SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 22)
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.
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 Sears service centre/department.
9.
Placeaugerbeltaroundandinsidethegrooveofauger
pulley only.
NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction
drive belt be replaced at the same time.
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.
TheV-beltsonyoursnowthrowerareofspecialconstruction
andshouldbereplacedbyoriginalequipmentmanufacturer
(OEM) belts available from your nearest Sears service
centre/department. Using other than OEM belts can cause
personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.
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.
12. Install the two (2) hex bolts and lock washers and
tighten securely.
13.
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.
INSTALLENGINEPULLEY-Placebeltinpulleygroove
and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer,
lockwasher and bolt and tighten securely (41-47 N-m
torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper.
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.
FRAME
ASSEMBLY
AUGER
HOUSING
14.
15.
BELT KEEPER
TRACTION DRIVE BELT
ENGINE
HANDLES
FLAT WASHER
PULLEY
1.
2.
REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain
gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, out-
doors, away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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.
LOCKWASHER
BOLT
IDLER ARM
SQUARE
HOLE
AUGER
BELT
3.
4.
REMOVE BELT COVER - See “TO REMOVE BELT
COVER” in this section of this manual.
REMOVEENGINEPULLEY-Removebolt,lockwasher
and flat washer securing pulley to engine crankshaft.
Remove outside (auger) pulley only from crankshaft.
CLUTCHING
IDLER ARM
BRACKET
AUGER PULLEY
BOLT
LOCK
WASHER
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.
WARNING: As the last bolt is removed,
have your assistant carefully lower the
handles down to the ground.
FRAME
AUGER
6.
7.
REMOVE AUGER BELT from around pulley.
HOUSING
RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT
IDLER and remove traction drive belt from around
pulleys.
FIG. 22
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