Snapper 1226 Operator's Manual page 35

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Traction Drive Belt
If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the trac=
tion drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive
belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows.
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Remove the auger drive belt. See "How To Remove
The Auger Drive Belt" in the Service section.
2. Remove the E-ring (J, Figure 47) from one end of
the swing plate axle rod (I).
3. Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the
swing plate (A, Figure 49) to pivot forward.
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5.
Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 47).
Remove the old traction drive belt (A) from the trac-
tion drive pulley (G) and from the traction drive pulley
(F). Replace the traction drive belt (A) with an origi-
nal factory replacement belt available from an autho-
rized dealer.
6. Install the new traction drive belt (A, Figure 47) onto
the traction drive pulley (G) and onto traction drive
engine (F).
7. Make sure the traction drive idler pulley (L) is prop-
erly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).
8. Attach the traction drive spring (E).
9. Install the swing plate axle rod (I) and secure with the
E-ring (J) removed earlier.
10. The bottom of the swing plate (A, Figure 49) must
be positioned between the alignment tabs (B). Make
sure the swing plate is properly secured.
NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction drive
belt has been replaced, then check to make sure that the
swing plate is positioned between the alignment tabs.
11. Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See "Belt
Replacement" in this section of the manual.
12. Adjust the belt guide. See "Belt Adjustment" in this
section of the manual.
13. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 45).
14. Tighten the capscrews (A) on each side of the bottom
panel (B).
15. Reinstall belt cover (A, Figure 41) and secure with
screws (B).
16. Check the adjustment of the cables. See "Cable
Adjustment" in this section of the manual.
Traction Belt Change Figure 49
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