Replacing Belt - MTD 31A-2M1A731 Operator's Manual

Service
ReplacingBelt
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the five hex screws
that secure it to the frame. See Fig. 8-1.
Hex Screws
Figure 8-1
2. Remove the belt by grasping it from the bottom of the
auger pulley and pulling outward.
NOTE: Push down on the idler puller to release the belt
from under the belt keeper. See Fig. 8-1.
To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 8-2:
'ulley
2.
Figure 8-2
Push down on the idler pulley.
Position the belt on top of the auger pulley and under the
belt keeper.
3. Route the belt around the engine pulley.
4. Push the belt over the bottom of the auger pulley.
5. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.
ReplacingAugerPaddles
The snow thrower auger's rubber _addles are subject to wear
and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present.
i_[i CAUTION: Do NOT allow the auger's rubber
paddles to wear to the point where portions of the
metal auger itself can come in contact with the
pavement. Doing so can result in serious damage to
your snow thrower.
To change the rubber paddles, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the
self-tapping screws which secure them to the auger. See
Fig. 8-3.
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Self-Tapping Screws J
Figure 8-3
2. Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using
the hardware removed earlier.
ReplacingShavePlate
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing
and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There
are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed.
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which
attach it to the snow thrower housing.
2. Install the new shave plate, making sure the heads of the
carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
3. Adjust the shave plate as instructed in the Maintenance &
Adjustments Section.
4. Tighten securely once adjusted.
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