Drive
Rear AugerBelt
Belt
Engine
Pulley
Front
Auger
Belt
Engine
Pulley
Idler
PulleyIdler
Pulley
Figure 21
•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 22.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 23.
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 belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 22. Repeat this step for the front auger belt.
Friction
Wheel
Frame
Support
Bracket
Auger
Belt
Auger | Idler |
| Support |
Pulley | Spring | Auger | Bracket |
|
|
| |
|
| Housing Spring | |
Figure 22
•Replace both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.
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 idler pulley up, and lift belt off engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 21.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 23.
•Slip belt between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 23. Remove and replace belt.
•Reassemble the parts removed earlier.
NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 23.
Friction
WheelFriction Wheel
Disc
Drive Belt
Support Bracket
Stop
Bolt
Figure 23
Changing Friction Wheel Rubber
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
•Remove six
•Remove the click pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle.
•Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 24.
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