Replacing Belts
To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective
1.Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer. See Figure 19.
2.Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the engine, by removing the three
3.a. Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 24 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt.
b.Push the belt keeper and bracket up off the engine pulley. See Figure 25.
Auger Belt
4.Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 26.
5.Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley.
6.Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 27.
7.Remove the hex screws which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly using a 1/2” wrench. Refer to Figure 28.
8.Place a block of wood underneath the auger housing as shown in Figure 29 and separate auger housing from the frame by tilting the housing forward and pulling up the handles.
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Maintaining
Your Snow
Thrower
IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other com- ponents, as a result of
Figure 23
Remove
Loosen
Figure 24 | Figure 26 |
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Figure 25 | Figure 27 |
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doing so, will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt every 25 hours of snow thrower operation. Replace if either shows signs of wear and tear.
Specifications are subject to change without notification or obligation. Images may not reflect your exact model and are for refer- ence purposes only.
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