Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be

safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed from carburetor.

4.1.4. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed.

1.Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4.2.

2.Remove discharge chute.

3.Loosen belt guide closest to the auger drive belt. See Figure 4.6.

IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to install auger drive belt.

1.Remove wheel drive belt from around engine pulley. See Figure 4.6.

5.Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. See Figure 4.7.

REMOVE DRIVE

SYSTEM COVER

FIGURE 4.7

 

AUGER

DRIVE BELT

 

6. Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley.

 

 

Route wheel belt

through drive

system

in between

 

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rubber drive tire and drive disc.

 

 

 

 

 

7. Route new wheel drive belt through drive

LOOSEN

 

 

 

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system.

NOTE:

New belt has

to be

routed in

BELT

 

 

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GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position

 

 

 

 

it around

auger pulley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive

 

 

 

 

pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive

 

 

 

 

disc pulley groove.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Position belt guide to have a clearance of 118"

 

 

 

 

from auger drive belt and tighten securely.

 

 

 

 

 

10. Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive

 

 

 

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system cover Tighten screws securely

 

 

 

 

 

11. Adjust idler for proper belt tension and control

 

 

 

 

cable for proper spring extension. Refer to Section

 

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PULLEY

"Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIGURE 4.6

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