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.

AUGER DRIVE BELT

LOOSEN

 

BELT

WHEEL DRIVE

GUIDE

BELT

 

 

LOOSEN

 

BELT GUIDE

DRIVE DISC

PULLEY

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

6.Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley. Route wheel belt through drive system in between rubber drive tire and drive disc.

7.Route new wheel 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.

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 1/8” from auger drive belt and tighten securely.

10.Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive system cover. Tighten screws securely.

11.Adjust idler for proper belt tension and control cable for proper spring extension. Refer to Section “Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment”.

FIGURE 4.6

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Snapper I55223, I7243 important safety instructions Repair & Adjustments