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Belt Replacement

Belt Removal Preparation

1.Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer.

Refer to Figure 7-1.

Figure 7-1

2.Remove the hex screws and lock nuts securing the forward end of the support tubes to the back of the auger housing, and pivot the tubes upward.

3.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the three self-tapping screws. See Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2

4.Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 7-3 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt keeper bracket up off the engine pulley. Refer to Figure 7-3.

Remove

Loosen

Figure 7-3

Auger Belt Replacement

To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:

1.Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 7-4.

Figure 7-4

NOTE: Make sure to maintain the location of the ferrule on the idler rod.

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