Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Belt Cover
Screws
Figure 22. Belt Cover
BELT REPLACEMENT
1.Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws (Figure 22) securing the belt cover.
2.Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower.
3.Remove the belt guide (B, Figure 24) by removing the two capscrews (A), lockwashers and washers.
4.Remove the auger drive belt as follows:
a.Slip the auger drive belt (D, Figure 24 from the idler pulley by pushing it away from the pulley and then toward the rear.
b.Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Slip the belt from under the brake pad.
c.Remove six capscrews from bottom cover to snowthrower frame. Loosen nuts (A, Figure 24) on each side to release auger pulley belt stops (B, Figure 23). Move belt stops and remove belt from pulley (C, Figure 23).
d.Belt can be removed from top or bottom. For more clearance to remove the belt, engage the traction drive lever.
5.Remove the traction drive belt as follows:
a.Pull the idler pulley (I, Figure 24) away from the belt and slip the belt from the pulley.
b.Slip the belt off the traction pulley and then the engine pulley. The arm for the front idler pulley (G, Figure 24) may have to be pivoted to provide clear- ance for removing the belt from the traction pulley.
c.Pull the belt out between the auger pulley (F, Figure 24) and traction pulley.
Figure 23. Auger Pulley Belt Stops (shown with bottom cover removed)
A. | Nuts | C. Auger Pulley |
B. | Belt Stops |
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Figure 24. Belts and Pulleys
A. | Capscrews | F. | Auger Pulley |
B. | Belt Guides | G. | Idler Pulley, Auger |
C. | Traction Drive Belt | H. | Traction Pulley |
D. | Auger Drive Belt | I. | Idler Pulley, Traction |
E. | Engine Pulley |
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