6
Maintenance
& Service
Replacing Belts
NOTE: There are two belts on this snow thrower: an
auger belt and drive belt. It is recommended that both
belts be replaced at the same time.
1.
Remove the spark plug wire from spark plug and ground
it against the engine to prevent accidental starting.
2.
Drain gasoline from the gas tank or place a piece
of plastic sheet underneath the gas cap to prevent
gasoline leakage.
WARNING: Perform belt maintenance outdoors as
some gas may possibly leak from the carburetor even
though you placed a sheet of plastic underneath the
gas cap to prevent the gas cap from leaking.
Plastic Tab
3.
Remove the self-tapping screw shown in Figure
11, and press the plastic tabs to release the belt
cover. Pull the belt cover up and out from around the
engine and chute assembly. Set it aside and save.
Figure 11
WARNING
Auger Belt
Slip the front auger belt off of the engine pulley pushing
1.
Before servicing,
Auger Belt
it forward and rolling in off of the pulley. See Figure 12.
Squeeze the auger control handle to release the
auger brake, which is the tab that holds the belt onto
the auger pulley. Remove the belt.
repairing, or inspecting,
disengage all controls
and stop engine. Wait
until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
Disconnect spark plug
wire and ground it against
the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Pulley
2.
Drive
Belt
3
. Replace with new belt after replacing the drive belt.
Drive Belt
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IMPORTANT: Remember, gas could leak from the
carburator at this point, the gas cap should have been
covered with plastic as previously instructed.
Auger
Pulley
Always wear safety
1.
glasses during operation
or while performing any
adjustments or repairs.
Idler
Bracket
2.
Remove the spring that connects the transmission to
Figure 12
a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 13.
NOTE: It may be easier to first remove the flange lock
nut, then use needle-nosed pliers to firmly grip spring
and remove from bolt.
Flange Lock Nut
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on
the drive belt. Remove belt from transmission pulley.
Spring
Removeand awaythefromdrivethebeltunit.from around the engine pulley,
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Drive Pulley
Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and
Drive Belt
secure the transmission. Reinstall the flange lock nut.
8.
9.
Install new auger belt.
Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.
Figure 13
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