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Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests
on its auger housing. Refer to Figure 9.
Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine
pulley. See Figure 17.
Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the
auger housing. See Figure 18.
Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket
rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 19.
Drive Belt
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Follow the first six steps of the instructions for
servicing the auger belts.
Pull the idler pulley up and lift the belt off the engine
pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 17.
Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket
rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 19.
Slip the belt between the friction wheel and drive
disc. Remove and replace the belt. Reassemble
following the instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to
the auger housing may aid in belt removal.
NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt
after the new belt has been assembled. See Figure 19.
Friction
Wheel
Drive
Pulley
Drive Plate
Auger
Pulley
Drive
Belt
Stop Bolt
Idler
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Auger
Belts
Frame
Support Bracket
Auger Pulley
Figure 19
Figure 17
Replacing Friction Wheel Rubber
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Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip
belt between the support bracket and the auger
pulley. Repeat this step for the front auger belt. See
Figure 18.
Replace both auger drive belts by following
instructions in reverse order.
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and
should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and
periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel
rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.
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Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests
on the housing. Refer to Figure 9.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
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Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
Remove the click pins which secure the wheels,
and remove the wheels from the axle.
Support
Bracket
Frame
Auger
Pulley
Support
Bracket
Spring
Rear
Auger
Belt
Front
Auger Belt
Auger
Housing
Idler
Spring
Figure 18
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