Service
Belt Replacement
Belt Removal Preparation
1.
Remove the chute crank rod from the chute crank assembly by
removing the hair pin clip shown in Figure 7-1. Move the chute
crank rod away from the assembly as shown.
2.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by
removing the three self-tapping screws. See Figure 7-2.
3.
Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 7-3 securing the belt keeper
bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt keeper
bracket up off the engine pulley.
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Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Loosen
Figure 7-3
Auger Belt Replacement
To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed
as follows:
1.
Remove the bow tie clip and flat washer from the ferrule
in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake
bracket assembly. See Figure 7-4.
Hairpin Clip
and Washer
Figure 7-4
NOTE: Make sure to maintain the location of the ferrule on
the idler rod.
2.
Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine
pulley.
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Remove
Ferrule
Auger Idler Rod