Snapper LE3171R Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 14

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger.
Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire
and secure wire away from spark plug.
DO
4.1.3. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
(Continued From Previous Page)
5. Reinstall belt guide.
IMPORTANT: Make sure when reinstalling belt guide
that it does not touch drive pulley. Belt guide should
an equal amount of clearance on both belt guide
fingers. See Figure 4.6.
6. Refer to Section "Auger Belt Adjustment/Replacement".
7. Reinstall belt cover and tighten screws securely.
DO NOT overtighten.
BELT GUIDE
DRIVE PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
CLEARANCE
FLITE SHOE
ALIGN ANGLED ENDS OF FLITE SHOE
WITH ANGLED ENDS OF AUGER
FIGURE 4.7
DRIVE
BELT
CHECK BELT GUIDE
FOR BENDS, BREAKS,
ETC.
FIGURE 4.6
4.1.4. AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT
Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive
wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying,
severed or belt strands exposed. #6-1215 Flite Shoe
Kit for 17" Auger Models and #6-1213 Flite Shoe Kit
for 19" Auger Models. These kits will be required to
replace existing flite shoes.
1. Tilt machine backward to gain access to auger.
Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent
tipping over.
2. Remove all self-tapping screws that secure the
flite shoes to auger. Save screws for future use.
3. Install new flite shoes to auger using self-tapping
screws removed previously. Tighten screws securely.
DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 4.7.
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