MTD 31AS3BAD516 Operator's Manual page 13

Figure 11
Engine
Pulley
Drive
Belt
Figure 12
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Figure 13
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3. Remove the self tapping screw which secures the
Auger Belt
1. Slip the front auger belt off of the engine pulley pushing
2. Squeeze the auger control handle to release the
Plastic Tab
3. Replace with new belt after replacing the drive belt.
Drive Belt
NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the
new auger belt.
1. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests
2. Remove the spring that connects the transmission to
Auger Belt
NOTE: It may be easier to first remove the flange lock
nut, then use needle-nosed pliers to firmly grip spring
and remove from bolt.
3. Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on
4. Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley,
Auger
Pulley
5. Place the new drive belt into the groove on the
6. Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive
Idler
7. Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and
Bracket
8. Install new auger belt.
9. Reassemble the belt cover on the snow
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belt cover to the frame. Remove the belt cover by
pushing in on the sides of the cover to release the
plastic tabs. Pull the belt cover out from around the
engine and chute. See Figure 11.
it forward and rolling in off of the pulley. See Figure 12.
auger brake, which is the tab that holds the belt onto
the auger pulley. Remove the belt.
on the auger housing.
a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 13.
the drive belt. Remove belt from transmission pulley.
and away from the unit.
engine pulley. See Figure 12.
belt onto the transmission pulley.
secure the transmission. Reinstall the flange lock nut.
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Maintenance
& Service
WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind
of maintenance or
adjustments on your
machine.
thrower.