Craftsman C459-52093 Operator's Manual page 13

Figure 10
Engine
Pulley
Drive
Belt
Figure 11
Spring
Drive Pulley
Belt Keeper
Figure 12
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Plastic Tab
Auger Belt
Auger
Pulley
Idler
Bracket
Drive Belt
Auger Belt
1. Remove the self tapping screw which secures the 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 10.
WARNING: Run the engine completely dry of
gasoline before tipping snowthrower.
2. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger
housing. Remove the belt keeper as shown in Figure 12. Return the
snow thrower to its upright position to complete the following steps.
3. Slip the front auger belt off of the engine pulley pushing it forward
and rolling in off of the pulley. See Figure 11.
4. Squeeze the auger control handle to release the auger brake,
which is the tab that holds the belt onto the auger pulley. Remove
the belt.
5. Replace with new belt and reassemble the belt cover on the snow
thrower.
6. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger
housing. Replace the belt keeper as shown in Figure 12. Return the
snow thrower to its upright position.
Drive Belt
1. Remove the self tapping screw which secures the 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.
2. Slip the front auger belt off the engine pulley.
WARNING: Run the engine completely dry of
gasoline before tipping snowthrower.
3. Tip the snowthrower up and forward so it rests on the auger
housing.
4. Remove the spring that connects the transmission to a bolt on the
engine frame. See Figure 12.
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.
5. Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on the drive belt.
Remove belt from transmission pulley.
6. Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley, and away
from the unit.
7. Place the new drive belt into the groove on the engine pulley. See
Figure 11.
8. Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive belt onto the
transmission pulley.
9. Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and secure the
transmission. Reinstall the flange lock nut.
10. Install auger belt.
11. Reassemble the belt cover on the snow
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thrower.