GB–14
6.
Repeat steps 1–5 to replace other blade.
Replacing Scraper (Fig. 12-13)
Before each season, inspect scraper for wear. When
wear indicator groove is worn away (Fig. 12), replace
scraper to prevent damage to underside of
snowthrower.
1.
Stop engine. Remove key from switch. Pull wire
off spark plug.
2.
Tip snowthrower forward onto front housing.
3.
Remove (3) screws holding scraper in place
(Fig. 13). Remove scraper.
4.
Secure new scraper to housing with (3) screws.
Replacing Drive Belt
(Fig. 14-16)
After extended use, drive belt may wear and require
replacement. If drive belt continues to slip under a
heavy load or the rotor does not turn, check to see if
belt is severely worn.
1.
Stop engine. Remove key from switch. Pull wire
off spark plug.
2.
Remove (3) self tapping screws, (1) capscrew,
(1) washer, and (1) nut securing left side cover to
snowthrower frame (Fig. 14). Remove cover.
3.
Loosen the (4) engine mounting nuts enough to
allow the belt guide to be rotated away from the
drive pulley to remove the belt (Fig. 16).
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the nuts or the
engine will fall loose into the snowthrower. If
you accidentally remove the nuts, contact
your Authorized Toro Service Dealer.
4.
REMOVING BELT (Fig. 15):
A.
Loosen idler pivot nut.
B.
Pull belt out at the bottom of the rotor
pulley and remove it from the pulley.
C.
Push down on the idler pulley to release the
brake arm and pull the belt from behind the
brake arm.
D.
Slide the belt off of the drive pulley.
5.
INSTALLING BELT (Fig. 16):
A.
Loop belt around drive pulley.
B.
While holding belt with right hand, slip belt
onto rotor pulley and rotate rotor with left
hand until belt is completely on rotor
pulley.
C.
Make sure long end of idler spring is
hooked in housing hole and round end of
spring is hooked in the brake arm.
D.
Lift up the brake arm assembly, squeeze
belt together, and route belt under idler
pulley.
6.
Tighten the engine mounting nuts and the idler
pivot nut. Torque to 170 to 200 in–lbs (19.2 to
22.5 N·m)
7.
Reinstall left side cover. Tighten fasteners
securely, but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Replacing Spark Plug
(Fig. 17-19)
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating
hours. If electrodes in center of plug are dark or have
deteriorated, install a new plug. Use a Champion
RCJ8Y spark plug or equivalent and set gap at .030”
(.76 mm).
1.
REMOVE CONTROL PANEL
(Fig. 17)–Remove (2) screws securing control
panel to housing. Remove ignition key and lift
off panel, allowing it to hang on recoil rope.
