Belt Removal And Replacement
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.
Auger Belts
•Remove the plastic belt cover at the front of the engine by removing the two
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on its auger housing.
Engine
Screws
Belt Cover
Auger Housing
Figure 15
•Remove the six
•Roll the front and rear auger belts off the auger drive pulley. See Figure 16.
•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 17.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 18.
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt removal.
•Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 17. Repeat this step for the front auger belt.
•Replace both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.
| Wheel |
| Drive |
| Pulley |
Auger |
|
Drive | Wheel |
Pulley | Drive |
Idler | Belt |
| |
Pulley | Idler |
| Pulley |
Auger
Drive
Belts
Frame
Figure 16
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Drive Belt
•Follow the first four steps of the instructions for servicing the auger belts.
•Pull the idler pulley up, and lift the belt off the wheel drive pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 17.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 18.
•Slip the belt between the friction wheel and drive disc. See Figure 18. Remove and replace the belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 18.
Support
Bracket
Rear |
|
Auger | Frame |
Belt |
Front
Auger
Belt
AugerSupport
Pulley Idler Auger Bracket
Spring Housing Spring
Figure 17
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