Service

Note: To assemble the auger housing to the frame, have someone hold the auger clutch lever in the ENGAGED position. This will move the idler arm and pulley enough to allow the auger drive pulley to move back into position.

15.Assemble the auger housing (C, Figure 36) to the frame with the four upper taptite screws (A) that were removed in step 12. Tighten the two lower taptite screws (B). Tighten all taptite screws to 40-50 lb-in (4,5-5,6 Nm).

16.Attach chute and offset tube previously removed (Figure 34 and 35). Tighten all KEPS nuts to 11 lb- ft (15 Nm).

17.Slide spout rotator rod (B, Figure 33) into worm gear, and secure with hair pin (A).

Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2.Remove the auger drive belt. See “Belt Replacement” in the Service section.

3.Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 31).

4.Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 31) from one end of the swing plate axle rod (I).

5.Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the swing plate (A, Figure 37) to pivot forward.

Adjustments/Service

18. Install rotator cover (A, Figure 32) and secure with

6. Remove the old traction drive belt (A, Figure 31)

from the traction drive pulley (G) and from the

5/16-18 flange lock nut (B). Tighten nut to 11 lb-ft

traction drive pulley (F). Replace the traction drive

(15 Nm).

 

 

belt (A) with an original factory replacement belt

19. Install the auger drive belt (D, Figure 31) onto the

available from an authorized dealer.

impeller pulley (H).

Reproduction

20. Slip the auger drive belt (D) under the idler pulley

7. Install the new traction drive belt (A) onto the

t action drive pulley (G) a d onto traction drive

(K).

 

pulley (F).

21. Adjust the auger drive belt. See “Belt Adjustment:

8. Make sure he racti n drive idler pulley (L) is

Auger Drive Belt” in the Service section.

properly al gned with the traction drive belt (A).

22. Adjust the belt guide. See “Belt Guide Adjus men ”

9. Install he swing plate axle rod (I) and secure with

in the Service section.

 

the -ring (J) removed earlier.

23. Install the belt cover (A, Figure 26). Tighten 1/4-20

10. The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 37) must

screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 m).

be positioned between the alignment tabs (B).

Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the

Make sure the swing plate is properly secured.

 

screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the

N te: If the drive will not engage after the traction

screws will deform the plastic.

 

drive belt has been replaced, then check to make

24. Check the adjustment of the cables. See

sure that the swing plate is positioned between the

alignment tabs.

“Adjustments - Auger Drive Adjustment and

 

Traction Drive Cable Adjustment” in the

11. Attach the traction drive spring (E, Figure 31).

Adjustment section.

 

12. Install and adjust the auger drive belt (D). See

25. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 30). Tighten

“Belt Replacement” in this section of the manual.

1/4-20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

13. Adjust the belt guide (B). See “Belt Guide

26 Connect the spark plug wire.

 

 

Adjustment” in this section of the manual.

14. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 30). Tighten 1/4-20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

15. Install the belt cover (A, Figure 26). Tighten 1/4-20 screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the screws will deform the plastic.

16. Check the adjustment of the cables. See “Adjustments” in this section of the manual.

17. Connect the spark plug wire.

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