Snapper EI55223 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 16

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs, stop engine and auger, always
remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug
wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before
tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank.
Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be
safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed from
carburetor.
4.1.4. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. NOTE:
Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may
be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper
Dealer to install these belts.
1. Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2. Remove discharge chute.
3. Loosen belt guide closest to the auger drive belt.
See Figure 4.6.
IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to
install auger drive belt.
4. Remove wheel drive belt from around engine
pulley. See Figure 4.6.
LOOSEN
BELT
GUIDE
FIGURE 4.6
AUGER DRIVE BELT
WHEEL DRIVE
BELT
LOOSEN
BELT GUIDE
DRIVE DISC
PULLEY
5. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover
plate. See Figure 4.7.
6. Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley.
Route wheel belt through drive system in between
rubber drive tire and drive disc.
7. Route new wheel drive belt through drive
system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position it
around auger pulley.
8. Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the
drive disc pulley groove.
9. Position belt guide to have a clearance of 1/8"
from auger drive belt and tighten securely.
10. Reinstall discharge chute, belt and drive system
covers and tighten screws securely.
11. Reinstall drive system cover plate.
12. See Sections 4.1.1. & 4.1.2. Auger Belt
Adjustment for new belt adjustment. Adjust belt as
described in these sections.
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REMOVE DRIVE
SYSTEM COVER
FIGURE 4.7