SECTION 6: SERVICE
WARNING: Do not attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while the engine is running.
Replacing belt
•Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 16.
Replacing shave plate
The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 18 .
•Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing.
•Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
•Adjust the shave plate according to procedure in the “Making Adjustments” section of this manual.
•Tighten securely.
Hex
Screws
Figure 16
•Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the engine pulley.
•Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the auger pulley.
•Reassemble new belt in reverse order.
•Reinstall the belt cover.
Idler Pulley
Engine
Auger | Pulley |
Pulley
Belt
Figure 17
Nuts & Bolts
Figure 18
Engine
•Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance procedures.
•Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose nuts, bolts, etc., and keep these items tightened.
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