Drive Belt - MTD 500 series Shop Manual

Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers

Drive Belt

To remove/replace the drive belt:
NOTE: Prior to servicing or replacing any belts, stop
the engine and allow it to cool. Then discon-
nect spark plug and ground it to the engine
1. Remove Auger Belt as described on the Auger Belt
section of this chapter.
2. Using a 3/8" wrench, rotate the Drive Idler Bracket
enough slip the belt off of the engine pulley. See
Figure 2.8.
3. Work the belt off the bottom of the Drive Platter.
4. Slip the belt between the Friction Wheel and Drive
Platter. See Figure 2.9.
5. Pull the belt up through the top of the housing.
6. Install the belt by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
7. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before
returning it to service.
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Drive
Idler Bracket
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Torsion
Spring
Drive Platter