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7.
Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt
between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 35.
8.
Reassemble auger belt by following these instructions in opposite
order and manner of removal.
9.
Perform the Auger Control test outlined in the Assembly section
of this manual.
NOTE: Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect
the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt.
Drive Belt
To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed as
follows:
1.
To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine
until it stops.
2.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov-
ing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 31 on previous page.
3.
Remove the belt from engine pulley as follows. Refer to Figure 36.
a.
Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
b.
Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right.
c.
Lift the drive belt off engine pulley.
4.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on
the auger housing.
5.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower
by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to
Figure 33.
6.
Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between the
friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Figure 37.
7.
Slip the drive belt off the friction wheel disc and between friction
wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 37.
8.
Reassemble drive belt by following these instructions in opposite
order and manner of removal. Be sure to reinstall the stop bolt.
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. Examine the
friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary.
NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools are
required in order to replace this snow thrower's friction wheel rubber.
If your friction wheel rubber needs to be replaced, contact the nearest
Sears Parts & Repair Center.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
C
B
Stop Bolt
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Figure 35
A
Figure 36
Figure 37
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