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.
4.1.2.AUGER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT) (Continued From Previous Page)
4.Recheck cable for proper extension (3/8”).
5.Reinstall belt cover.
4.1.3.AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or exposed belt strands.
1.Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2.Remove discharge chute.
3.Unhook both idler springs.
4.Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure 4.4. IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to install auger drive belt.
5.Remove auger drive belt from around engine pulley. See Figure 4.4.
WHEEL DRIVE
BELT
BELT GUIDE
AUGER DRIVE BELT
UNHOOK
IDLER
SPRING
UNHOOK IDLER
SPRING
6.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 4.5.
SCREWS
REMOVE
COVER
FIGURE 4.5
7.Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley. Route auger belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire and drive disc.
8.Route new auger drive belt through drive system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position it around auger pulley.
9.Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive disc pulley groove.
10.Route auger drive belt around engine auger drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive disc pulley groove.
11.Position belt guide against auger drive belt and tighten securely.
12.Reinstall both idler springs.
13.Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive system cover. Tighten screws securely.
14.Adjust idler for proper belt tension and control cable for proper spring extension. Refer to Section “Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment”.
FIGURE 4.4
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