7.Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 7-5.

NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown.

Figure 7-5

8.Replace the auger belt by following instructions in reverse order.

NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt.

9.After replacing the auger belt, perform the Auger Control test on page 17 of the Assembly and Set-Up section.

Drive Belt

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

1.To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.

2.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Figure 7-1.

3.Remove the belt as follows. See Figure 7-6:

Figure 7-6

a.Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.

b.Pivot the idler pulley toward the right.

c.Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley.

4.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.

5.Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Figure 7-3.

26Section 7 — Service