Cub Cadet 31BH57TU596 Operator's Manual page 20

7. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-5.
a. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as
a belt keeper.
b. Unhook the brake bracket spring from the frame.
8. Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the
belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley.
See Fig. 7-6.
9. Replace the auger belt by following instructions in reverse
order.
NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and
reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a
replacement auger belt.
10. After replacing the auger belt, perform the Auger Control
test on page 11 of the Assembly and Set-Up section.
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Fig. 7-5
Fig. 7-6
Drive Belt
NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must
be removed in order to replace the snow thrower's drive belt. See
an authorized Service Dealer to have the drive belt replaced or
phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for assistance.
Friction Wheel Inspection
If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged,
and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to
correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.
NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must
be removed and in order to replace the snow thrower's friction
wheel rubber. See your authorized service dealer to have the
friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support
as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service
Manual.
To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as follows:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure
it. See Fig. 7-4.
4. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking.