SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine related maintenance procedures.
Belt Removal And Replacement
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground.
Auger Belts
•Remove the plastic belt cover by removing the two
Belt |
Cover |
Figure 16
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
•Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its auger housing and remove six
•Roll the belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 17.
| Drive |
Auger Pulley | Belt |
Engine
Pulley
Auger
Belt
Engine
Pulley
Idler
PulleyIdler
Pulley
Figure 17
•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 18.
Friction Wheel
Frame
Support
Bracket
Auger Belt
Auger | Idler | Support | |
Spring | |||
Bracket | |||
Pulley | |||
| |||
| Auger Spring | ||
|
| ||
|
| Housing |
Figure 18
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the upper auger pulley. See Figure 19.
Friction |
|
Wheel Disc | Friction Wheel |
| Drive Belt |
| Support Bracket |
Stop |
|
Bolt |
|
Auger Pulleys |
|
Figure 19
NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing may aid in belt removal.
•Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 18. Repeat this step for the front auger belt.
•Replace both auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.
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