Snapper 1226 Operator's Manual page 33

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BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Drive Belt
The drive belts are of special construction and must be
replaced with original factory replacement belts avail-
able from your nearest authorized service center. Some
steps require the assistance of a second person. If the
auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not
discharge snow. Replace the damaged belt as follows.
1. Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 46) on each side of
the bottom panel (B).
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Remove the bottom panel (B).
Loosen screw (B, Figure 41) from belt cover (A).
Remove belt cover (A).
Loosen the belt guide (B, Figure 47). Pull the belt
guide away from the auger drive pulley (C).
Pull the auger idler pulley (K) away from the auger
drive belt (D) and slip the belt off of the idler.
Remove the auger drive belt (D) from the engine pul-
ley. To remove the auger drive belt (D), the auger
drive pulley (C) may have to be partially rotated.
7. Index or point the spout rotator to the center of the
machine so the rotator control is in the center of the
dash panel.
8. Using a 7/16 wrench, remove the 2 carriage bolts (A,
Figure 46) and 2 lock nuts (B) from chute rod (C).
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Remove the upper four capscrews (A, Figure 48) that
hold together the auger housing (C) and the frame
(D). Loosen the lower two capscrews (B). The auger
housing (C) and the frame (D) can now be split apart
for removal of the belt.
10. Remove the old auger drive belt (D, Figure 47) from
the impeller pulley. Replace the auger drive belt with
an original factory replacement belt available from an
authorized service center.
11. Install the new auger drive belt (D) onto the impeller
pulley.
Bottom Cover
Split Rod Assembly
Figure 45
Figure 46
Pulleys and Belts Figure 47
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