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ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE
1.Remove the two screws that secure the sides of the belt cover (Figure
2.Push the idler (Figure
3.Look at the brake arm hole (Figure
4.If the brake arm hole is not flush with the outside of the
5.Check auger drive cable tension. It should be taut when the auger drive handle is not engaged (when it is not squeezed down). Adjust tension at the auger drive cable'eadjustment section (at the lower end of the handlebar) (Figure
Auger Drive Belt Removal and Installation
CAUTION Before removing or install- ing the auger drive belt, shut the engine off, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug, and remove the engine ignition key.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
1.Remove the two screws that secure the sides of the belt cover (Figure
2.Remove the screw (Figure
3.Remove the two (each side) flange screws (Figure
4.Slowly pivot the rear half of the snowthrower back. Rest the handlebars on a stable object.
5.Take the auger drive belt (Figure
6.Loosen the two belt guides that are located on the back of the auger housing, below the auger drive pulley. Rotate the belt guides out of the way.
7.Take the old auger drive belt off the engine pulley and auger drive pulley.
To install the auger drive belt:
1.Place the new auger drive belt into the groove in the auger drive pulley.
2.Move one of the belt guides on the back of the auger housing (below the auger drive pulley) so that its "leg" is
3.Retighten the bolt that secures the belt guide (Figure
4.Move the rear half of the snowthrower close to the front half. Place the auger drive belt into the the groove in the engine auger drive pulley.
5.Move the snowthrower halves together. Align the four attachment bolt holes (two on each side). Loosely intall the screws (Figure
6.Reinstall the worm gear and support (Figure
7.Adjust the Auger Drive Cable. See "Auger Drive Cable Adjustment".
8.Reinstall the belt cover on the snowthrower.
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