Service

Replacing Belt

1.Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Fig. 7-1.

2.Remove the belt by grasping it from the bottom of the auger pulley and pulling outward.

NOTE: Push down on the idler puller to release the belt from under the belt keeper. See Fig. 7-1.

Idler pulley

Belt Keeper

Figure 7-1

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To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-2:

1.Push down on the Idler pulley.

2.Position the belt on top of the auger pulley, under the belt keeper.

3.Route the belt around the engine pulley.

4.Push the belt over the bottom of the auger pulley.

5.Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.

Auger Pulley

Engine Pulley

Figure 7-2

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