To replace belts
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.
NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.
The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special construction and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.
WARNING: Belt replacement requires separation of the snow thrower. While separating the auger housing (1) from
the frame assembly (2), it is important that an assistant stand in the op er at ing position and hold the snow thrower
handles (3). Serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit could occur if the snow thrower should fall during the
belt chang ing process.
F
G
I
A
C
E
H
D
B
BEFORE REPLACING BELTS
1.
REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain gasoline from fuel
tank into a suitable container, outdoors, away from fire or flame. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline.
2.
REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Loosen lock nut securing chute rota-
tor head to mounting bracket only enough to allow chute rotator head
to be raised and discharge chute to be removed from snow thrower.
3.
REMOVE BELT COVER - See "TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in this
section of this manual.
AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
TO REMOVE AUGER BELT
1. Remove upper 5/16" bolts (A) and lower 1/4" bolts (B) from both sides
of the frame assembly (C). Do not discard bolts.
2. Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE lower 5/16" bolts (D) on both sides of
the frame assembly.
3. Remove the auger belt (E) from the engine pulley (F).
4. Tip the back section down. The front section will tip forward at the same
time, as the bottom bolt acts as a hinge between the front and back
sections. Use a block under the hinge point to secure the snow thrower
in the tipped position as shown.
5. Move auger belt tensioner arm (G) and remove auger belt (E) from
around the arm.
TO INSTALL AUGER BELT
1. Move belt tensioner arm (G) and place auger belt (E) around and inside
groove of the auger pulley (H).
NOTE: Ensure the belt is not pinched between the frame and auger housing
as you bring the unit back together.
2. Remove block from under the snow thrower. Lift the handles (I) to tip
the back section up. The front section will tip back and pivot to rejoin
the back section.
3. Ensure belt is routed inside auger pulley groove properly.
4. Install the previously removed and loosened 5/16" bolts, and tighten
securely. (8–12 Ft. Lbs. / 11–16 Nm).
Install the previously removed 1/4" bolts (B), and tighten securely.
(4–6 Ft. Lbs. / 5–8 Nm).
5. Install auger belt (E) onto engine pulley (F). Ensure belt is routed correctly
around idler pulley and seated properly in engine pulley groove.
6. Operate all controls to ensure belts are installed properly and that all
components are moving correctly.
Continue with "AFTER REPLACING BELTS" instructions.
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