Service

Replacing Belt

1.Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws which secure it. See Figure 7-1.

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

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

Idler pulley

Belt Keeper

Figure 7-1

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To install the replacement belt, procede as follows. Refer to Figure 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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