Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

A

Figure 8. Drive Belt

A. Belt Guide

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O

F

F

F

F

O

Figure 9. Drive Belt Bracket

A. Spring-Loaded Idler Pulley

AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check for cracking, fraying, severed or exposed belt strands.

1.Remove the side belt cover (D, Figure 3).

2.Remove both belt cover retaining studs (D, Figure 7).

3.Remove belt guide (A, Figure 8)

4.Push the spring-loaded idler pulley (A, Figure 9) down and remove the belt.

5.Install the new drive belt.

6.Reinstall belt guide (A, Figures 8,10). Make sure when reinstalling belt guide (A, Figure 10) that it does not touch PTO pulley (C). Belt guides (A) should have an equal amount of clearance on both belt guide fingers as shown.

7.Reinstall the side cover studs (D, Figure 7).

8.Perform the AUGER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT.

9.Reinstall the side cover (D, Figure 3).

Equal Clearance

C

B A

Equal

Clearance

D

Figure 10. Belt Diagram - PTO Pulley

A.Belt Guide

B.Idler Pulley

C.PTO Pulley

D.Drive Belt

WARNING

If the auger does not stop within 5 seconds of the auger control being released, see your dealer.

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Simplicity 1694382 319M, 1694383 319E instruction sheet Auger Drive Belt Replacement, Equal Clearance