Drive Belt - MTD 700 series Operator's Manual

7. Loosen and remove shoulder bolt (a)
which acts as a belt keeper.
See Figure 4-18.
(a)
NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown.
Figure 4-18
8. Remove belt from around auger pulley,
and slip it between support bracket and
auger pulley. See Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-19
NOTE:
Engaging auger control will ease
removal and reinstallation of belt.
9. Replace auger belt by following
instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure to reinstall shoulder
bolt (a) and reconnect spring to frame
after installing a replacement auger belt.
Refer to Figure 4-18.
10. After replacing auger belt, perform
Auger Control test in Assembly & Set-Up
section (page 12).

Drive Belt

NOTE:
See your authorized service dealer to
have drive belt replaced or contact Customer
Support.
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Friction Wheel Inspection
If unit fails to drive with drive control lever
engaged, and performing drive control cable
adjustment fails to correct problem, the friction
wheel may need to be replaced.
NOTE:
Special tools are required and several
components must be removed in order to
replace the unit's friction wheel rubber. See
your authorized service dealer to have friction
wheel rubber replaced or contact Customer
Support.
To inspect friction wheel, proceed as follows:
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of
fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from
engine.
2. Carefully pivot unit up and forward so
that it rests on auger housing.
3. Remove frame cover from underside
of unit by removing four self-tapping
screws which secure it. See Figure 4-4.
4. Inspect friction wheel for signs of wear
or cracking.
Off-Season Storage
If the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer,
follow the storage instructions below.
1. Run engine until fuel tank is empty
and it stops due to lack of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from engine.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Operator's
Manual for information on storing your
engine.
2. Lubricate machine as instructed on
page 17.
3. Store in a clean, dry area.
4. If storing unit in an unventilated area,
rustproof machine using a light oil or
silicone to coat the snow thrower.
5. Clean the exterior of the engine and the
snow thrower.
6. Always store the machine with the track
Normal
lock lever in the operating
position.
IMPORTANT: When storing unit or when
it is not being serviced, it is to remain in
the operating position with both tracks
and auger housing on the ground.