Simplicity Snapper 1695302 1695311 1695410 1695313 1695314 1695411 Intermediate Frame Snow Blower Owners Manual

Service

Note: To assemble the auger housing to the frame,

Traction Drive Belt

have someone hold the auger clutch lever in the

ENGAGED position. This will move the idler arm

and pulley enough to allow the auger drive pulley

to move back into position.

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the

traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction

drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as

follows.

15.

16.

Assemble the auger housing (C, Figure 36) to the

frame with the four upper taptite screws (A) that

were removed in step 12. Tighten the two lower

taptite screws (B). Tighten all taptite screws to

Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Remove the auger drive belt. See “Belt

Replacement” in the Service section.

40-50

lb-in (4,5-5,6 Nm).

Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 31).

Attach chute and offset tube previously removed

(Figure 34 and 35). Tighten all KEPS nuts to 11 lb-

ft (15 Nm).

Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 31) from one end of

the swing plate axle rod (I).

Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the

swing plate (A, Figure 37) to pivot forward.

17.

18.

Slide spout rotator rod (B, Figure 33) into worm

gear, and secure with hair pin (A).

Remove the old traction drive belt (A, Figure 31)

from the traction drive pulley (G) and from the

traction drive pulley (F). Replace the traction drive

belt (A) with an original factory replacement belt

available from an authorized dealer.

Install rotator cover (A, Figure 32) and secure with

5/16-18

flange lock nut (B). Tighten nut to 11 lb-ft

(15

Nm).

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

Install the auger drive belt (D, Figure 31) onto the

impeller pulley (H).

Install the new traction drive belt (A) onto the

traction drive pulley (G) and onto traction drive

pulley (F).

Slip the auger drive belt (D) under the idler pulley

(K).

Adjust the auger drive belt. See “Belt Adjustment:

Auger Drive Belt” in the Service section.

8. Make sure the traction drive idler pulley (L) is

properly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).

Adjust the belt guide. See “Belt Guide Adjustment”

in the Service section.

9. Install the swing plate axle rod (I) and secure with

the e-ring (J) removed earlier.

Install the belt cover (A, Figure 26). Tighten 1/4-20

screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

10.The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 37) must

be positioned between the alignment tabs (B).

Make sure the swing plate is properly secured.

Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the

screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the

screws will deform the plastic.

Note: If the drive will not engage after the traction

drive belt has been replaced, then check to make

sure that the swing plate is positioned between the

alignment tabs.

24.

Check the adjustment of the cables. See

“Adjustments - Auger Drive Adjustment and

Traction Drive Cable Adjustment” in the

Adjustment section.

11.Attach the traction drive spring (E, Figure 31).

12.

13.

14.

15.

Install and adjust the auger drive belt (D). See

“Belt Replacement” in this section of the manual.

25.

Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 30). Tighten

1/4-20

screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).

Adjust the belt guide (B). See “Belt Guide

Adjustment” in this section of the manual.

Connect the spark plug wire.