MTD 31AH65LG704 Operator's Manual page 25

Service
7
Belt Replacement
Auger Belt
To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed
as follows:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by
removing the two self-tapping screws. See Fig. 7-1.
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Figure 7-1
3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-2.
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Figure 7-2
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Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure
it. See Fig. 7-3.
Figure 7-3
6. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-4.
a. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as
a belt keeper.
NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown.
Figure 7-4
b. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the
frame.
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