Craftsman 486.248531 Owner's Manual page 17

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CAUTION: Before servicing or adjusting
the snow thrower, shut off the engine,
remove the spark plug wire(s), set the
parking and remove the key from
the tractor ignition.
REPLACING AUGER BELT
• Release spring tension from the upper drive belt.
• Lower the snow thrower to the ground.
• Remove the attachment pin.
• Lock the snow thrower's lift handle in the down
position to decrease auger belt tension.
• Release spring tensi
• Remove the auger d
assembly from
• Install