SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 20)
The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable.If the
belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should
be replaced.It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced
by a qualified service center.
HINT: Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into
the square hole in idler arm and rotate ratchet clockwise
to relieve tension.
8.
With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive
belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers.
NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction
drive belt be replaced at the same time.
9.
Place auger belt around and inside the groove of auger
pulley only.
TheV-beltsonyoursnowthrowerareofspecialconstruction
andshouldbereplacedbyoriginalequipmentmanufacturer
(OEM)beltsavailablefromyournearestdealer.Using other
than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to
the snow thrower.
10.
While your assistant slowly raises handles to rejoin
the auger housing and frame assembly, pull up on the
auger belt and squeeze sides together above pulley
so belt is fully seated in groove of pulley.
11.
Bring snow thrower completely together and check
carefully for proper routing of belts. If auger belt has
becomedislodgedfromthepulley(bycatchingtheidler
arm bracket while bringing snow thrower together),
separate the snow thrower and repeat step 10. Belt
must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing
the snow thrower together.
WARNING: Belt replacement requires
separation of the snow thrower. While
separating the auger housing from the
frame assembly, it is important that an
assistantstandintheoperatingposition
andholdthesnowthrowerhandles.Se-
rious personal injury and/or damage to
theunitcouldoccurifthesnowthrower
should fall during the belt changing
process.
12.
13.
Install the two (2) hex bolts and lock washers and
tighten securely.
INSTALLENGINEPULLEY-Placebeltinpulleygroove
and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer, lock-
washer and bolt and tighten securely (30-35 ft. lbs.
torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper.
FRAME
ASSEMBLY
AUGER
HOUSING
14.
15.
INSTALL BELT COVER and two (2) screws. Tighten
securely.
INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE – See “INSTALL DIS-
CHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD” in the
Assembly / Pre-Operation section of this manual.
BELT KEEPER
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
ENGINE
HANDLES
1
. REMOVEGASOLINEFROMFUELTANK-Draingaso-
line from fuel tank into a suitable container, outdoors,
away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
FLAT WASHER
PULLEY
LOCKWASHER
BOLT
2.
REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen locknut
securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket only
enough to allow chute rotator head to be raised and
discharge chute to be removed from snow thrower.
IDLER ARM
SQUARE
HOLE
AUGER
BELT
3
4
. REMOVE BELT COVER - See “TO REMOVE BELT
COVER” in this section of this manual.
CLUTCHING
IDLER ARM
BRACKET
. REMOVEENGINEPULLEY-Removebolt,lockwasher
and flat washer securing pulley to engine crankshaft.
Remove outside (auger) pulley only from crankshaft.
AUGER PULLEY
5.
SEPARATE SNOW THROWER - With your assistant
standing in the operating position holding the handles,
remove the two (2) bolts and lock washers holding
auger housing and frame together.
BOLT
LOCK
WASHER
WARNING: As the last bolt is removed,
have your assistant carefully lower the
handles down to the ground.
6.
REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley.
7
. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT
IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around
pulleys.
FRAME
AUGER
HOUSING
FIG. 20
17
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