Auger & Wheel Drive Belt Replacement - Snapper I7244 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger.
Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug
wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before
tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be
safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed from
carburetor.
5. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover
plate. See Figure 4.5.
4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY
ADJUSTMENT
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4. Recheck cable for proper extension (3/8").
5. Reinstall belt cover.
4.1.3. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed.
1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4.2.
2. Remove discharge chute.
3. Loosen both auger/impeller belt guides. See
Figure 4.4.
IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to
install auger drive belt.
4. Remove auger drive belt from around engine
pulley. See Figure 4.4.
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BELT
GUIDE
AUGER DRIVE BELT
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PULLEY
REMOVE DRIVE
SYSTEM COVER
FIGURE 4.5
6. Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley.
Route auger belt through drive system in between
rubber drive tire and drive disc.
7. Route new auger drive belt through drive
system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position
it around auger pulley.
8. Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive
pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive
disc pulley groove.
9. Route auger drive belt around engine auger drive
pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive
disc pulley groove.
10. Position both belt guides to have a clearance of
118"from auger drive belt (with control engaged) and
tighten securely.
11. Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive
system cover. Tighten screws securely.
12. Adjust idler for proper belt tension and control
cable for proper spring extension. Refer to Section
"Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment".
FIGURE 4.4
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