S e r v i c e

Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the trac- tion 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 “How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt” in the Service section.

3.Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 29) from one end of the swing plate axle rod (I).

4.Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the swing plate (A, Figure 33) to pivot forward.

5.Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 29).

6.Remove the old traction drive belt (A) from the trac- tion drive pulley (G) and from the traction drive pulley

(F). Replace the traction drive belt (A) with an origi- nal factory replacement belt available from an autho- rized dealer.

7.Install the new traction drive belt (A) onto the traction drive pulley (G) and onto traction drive pulley (F).

8.Make sure the traction drive idler pulley (L) is proper- ly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).

9.Attach the traction drive spring (E).

10.Install the swing plate axle rod (I) and secure with the e-ring (J) removed earlier.

11.The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 33) must be positioned between the alignment tabs (B). Make sure the swing plate is properly secured.

NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction drive belt has been replaced, then check to make sure that the swing plate is positioned between the alignment tabs.

12.Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See “Belt Replacement” in this section of the manual.

13.Adjust the belt guide. See “Belt Adjustment” in this section of the manual.

14.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 28).

15.Tighten the capscrews (A) on each side of the bottom panel (B).

16.Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 24) and secure with screws (B).

17.Check the adjustment of the cables. See “Cable Adjustment” in this section of the manual.

18.Connect the spark plug wire.

A

B

Figure 33. Traction Belt Change

A.Swing Plate

B.Alignment Tabs

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Snapper L1226EX, L1428EX, L11226EX, L1530EX, L1632E, 1632EX manual Traction Belt Change Swing Plate Alignment Tabs

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