Traction Drive Belt - Simplicity SMI I924E Operator's Manual

Service
Note: To assemble the auger housing to the frame,
have someone hold the auger clutch lever in the
ENGAGED position. This will move the idler arm
and pulley enough to allow the auger drive pulley
to move back into position.
15. Assemble the auger housing (C, Figure 36) to the
frame with the four upper taptite screws (A) that
were removed in step 12. Tighten the two lower
taptite screws (B). Tighten all taptite screws to
40-50 lb-in (4,5-5,6 Nm).
16. Attach chute and offset tube previously removed
(Figure 34 and 35). Tighten all KEPS nuts to 11 lb-
ft (15 Nm).
17. Slide spout rotator rod (B, Figure 33) into worm
gear, and secure with hair pin (A).
18. Install rotator cover (A, Figure 32) and secure with
5/16-18 flange lock nut (B). Tighten nut to 11 lb-ft
(15 Nm).
19. Install the auger drive belt (D, Figure 31) onto the
impeller pulley (H).
20. Slip the auger drive belt (D) under the idler pulley
(K).
21. Adjust the auger drive belt. See "Belt Adjustment:
Auger Drive Belt" in the Service section.
22. Adjust the belt guide. See "Belt Guide Adjustment"
in the Service section.
23. Install the belt cover (A, Figure 26). Tighten 1/4-20
screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).
Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the
screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the
screws will deform the plastic.
24. Check the adjustment of the cables. See
"Adjustments - Auger Drive Adjustment and
Traction Drive Cable Adjustment" in the
Adjustment section.
25. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 30). Tighten
1/4-20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).
26 Connect the spark plug wire.
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Traction Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not move forward, check the
traction drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction
drive belt is worn or damaged, replace the belt as
follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the auger drive belt. See "Belt
Replacement" in the Service section.
3. Remove the traction drive spring (E, Figure 31).
4. Remove the e-ring (J, Figure 31) from one end of
the swing plate axle rod (I).
5. Remove the swing plate axle rod (I) to allow the
swing plate (A, Figure 37) to pivot forward.
6. Remove the old traction drive belt (A, Figure 31)
from the traction drive pulley (G) and from the
traction drive pulley (F). Replace the traction drive
belt (A) with an original factory replacement belt
available from an authorized dealer.
7. Install the new traction drive belt (A) onto the
traction drive pulley (G) and onto traction drive
pulley (F).
8. Make sure the traction drive idler pulley (L) is
properly aligned with the traction drive belt (A).
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 37) 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. Attach the traction drive spring (E, Figure 31).
12. Install and adjust the auger drive belt (D). See
"Belt Replacement" in this section of the manual.
13. Adjust the belt guide (B). See "Belt Guide
Adjustment" in this section of the manual.
14. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 30). Tighten
1/4-20 screws to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).
15. Install the belt cover (A, Figure 26). Tighten 1/4-20
screws (B) to 25-35 lb-in (2,8-3,9 Nm).
Note: Caution must be taken when tightening the
screws that secure the belt cover. Over tightening the
screws will deform the plastic.
16. Check the adjustment of the cables. See
"Adjustments" in this section of the manual.
17. Connect the spark plug wire.