•Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Reinstall skid shoe. Tighten securely.
Shear Bolt
Hex Lock Nut
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Figure 9
Replacing Belts
NOTE: There are two belts on this snow thrower: auger belt and drive belt. It is recommended that both belts be replaced at the same time.
•Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the engine.
•Drain gasoline from the gas tank, or place a piece of plastic sheet underneath the gas cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
•Push the belt cover to release the plastic tabs. Pull the belt cover out from around the engine and the chute. Remove it away and save. See Figure 10.
Belt Cover
Tab
Figure 10
Auger Belt
•Slip the front auger belt off the engine pulley pushing it down between the idler bracket and the engine pulley. See Figure 11.
•Squeeze the auger control bail to release tension on the auger belt; remove the belt.
•Replace with new belt after replacing the drive belt. Follow instructions below to replace the drive belt.
Engine Pulley
Auger Belt
Auger Pulley
Idler Bracket
Figure 11
Drive Belt
NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the new auger belt.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
•Remove the spring that connects the transmission to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 12.
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Drive Pulley | Drive Belt |
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NOTE: Transmission shown pushed forward
Figure 12
•Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on the drive belt.
•Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley, and away from the unit.
•Place the new drive belt into the groove on the engine pulley. See Figure 12.
•Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive belt on the drive pulley.
•Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and secure the transmission.
•Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.
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