7.DISCHARGE CHUTE
The mitten grip handle on the snow chute allows easy adjustment side to side. See Figure 7.
8.3.Inspect the idler bracket tension and return springs and note location of connections. See Figure 9.
Return Spring
Tension Spring 
Figure 7
8.AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
8.1.Remove the five (5) screws on the perimeter of the belt cover using a 3/8" socket with short extension and ratchet. See Figure 8.
Perimeter Screws
Figure 8
8.2.With the cover removed inspect for wear on the belt and movement of the idler bracket. See Fig- ure 8.
Figure 9
8.4.Using a 7/16" socket and a 7/16” box wrench, remove the bolt securing the idler to the idler arm. Inspect the idler bearing for freedom of movement. Upon replacement note the position of the larger retaining washer that has the top position cut flat to clear the belt cover. See Fig- ure 10.
Belt Retaining Washer
Figure 10
8.5.Push down on the idler bracket to lift the belt brake shoe away from the belt. The belt can then be lifted out of the auger pulley and off the
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