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To replace belts

The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are dam-

aged 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 as-

sembly (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.

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 rotator

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.

4. REMOVE ENGINE PULLEY (A) - Remove bolt (B), flat washer (D)

securing pulley to engine crankshaft. Remove outside (auger) pulley

(A) only from crankshaft.

5. SEPARATE SNOW THROWER - With your assistant standing in the

operating position holding the handles, remove the two bolts (F) holding

auger housing (1) and frame (2) together.

WARNING: As the last bolt is removed, have your assistant care-

ful ly lower the handles down to the ground.

6. REMOVE HAIRPIN FROM CLUTCH ROD and remove clutch rod from

swing plate. Tip swing plate forward.

7. REMOVE AUGER BELT (H) from around pulley (E).
8. RELIEVE TENSION ON TRACTION DRIVE BELT IDLER (J) and remove

traction drive belt (K) from around pulleys.

HINT:

Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet (in the “ON” position) into the square hole in idler arm (J) and rotate ratchet clockwise to relieve tension.

9.  With tension relieved on idler, install new traction drive belt around pulleys and inside belt keepers (L).
10.  Install clutch rod in swing plate; secure with hairpin.
11.  Place auger belt (H) around and inside groove of auger pulley (E) only.
12.  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 (E).

13. Move idler arm so it does not hit impeller pulley as you bring snow thrower completely together and check carefully for proper rout-

ing of belts. If auger belt has become dislodged from the pulley (by catching the idler arm bracket (M) while bringing snow thrower

together), separate the snow thrower and repeat step 12. Belt must be fully seated in pulley groove when bringing the snow thrower

together.

14. Install the two hex bolts (F) and tighten securely.
15. INSTALL ENGINE PULLEY (A) - Place belt in pulley groove and slide pulley on crankshaft. Install flat washer, bolt and tighten

securely (30-35 ft. lbs. / 41-47 N-m torque). Make sure belt is inside belt keeper (L).

16. INSTALL BELT COVER and two (2) screws. Tighten securely.
17. INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE – See “INSTALL DISCHARGE CHUTE / CHUTE ROTATER HEAD” in the Assembly section of this

manual.