Replacing Belts

To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective sub-headings.

1.Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer. See Figure 19.

2.Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the engine, by removing the three self-tapping screws and flat washers that secure it. See Figure 23.

3.a. Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 24 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt.

b.Push the belt keeper and bracket up off the engine pulley. See Figure 25.

Auger Belt

4.Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See Figure 26.

5.Unhook the spring found on the end of the auger cable from its respective actuator bracket. Refer to Figure 12.

6.Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley.

7.Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 27.

8.Remove the upper bolts which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly using a 9/16” wrench. Refer to Figure 28.

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Maintaining

Your Snow

Thrower

IMPORTANT NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other com- ponents, as a result of

Figure 23

Remove

Loosen

Figure 24

Figure 26

 

Figure 25

Figure 27

 

doing so, will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt every 25 hours of snow thrower operation. Replace if either shows signs of wear and tear.

Specifications are subject to change without notification or obligation. Images may not reflect your exact model and are for refer- ence purposes only.

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Troy-Bilt 769-02528 warranty Replacing Belts, Auger Belt

769-02528 specifications

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