8.6.Using a 3/8” socket, remove the four
Self Tapping Screws
Figure 15
8.7.Using a piece of starter cord, unhook the support bracket spring from the frame. See Figure 16.
Starter Cord | Support Bracket Spring |
Figure 16
8.8.Using a 9/16” socket and a ¾” wrench, loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt keeper.
8.9.Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley
8.10.Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt.
9.DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as follows:
9.1.Follow steps 8.1 through 8.6 in the AUGER BELT REMOVAL Section. Then continue with the following steps.
9.2.Use a length of starter cord to pull the drive belt idler pulley toward the right, away from the belt. See Figure 17.
Starter Cord
Wood Block
Figure 17
9.3.Wedge a piece of wood under the pulley to hold it in position.
9.4.Roll the drive belt off engine pulley.
9.5.Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between fric- tion wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 18.
Friction Wheel Disc
Drive Belt
Figure 18
9.6.Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.
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