Husqvarna ST 224 Operator's Manual page 19

2. Loosen the lock nut (A) that secures the chute
rotator head (B) to the mounting bracket (C) to
remove the discharge chute.
3. Loosen the two screws (A) that secure the belt cover
(B) to the frame (C) and remove the belt cover.
C
To remove the drive belt
1. Remove the auger belt. See
belt on page 20 .
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B
A
C
A
B
To remove the auger
2. Remove the tensioner spring (A) attached to the
drive belt tensioner arm (B).
E G
B
A
J
3. Remove the return spring (C) holding the swing plate
(D) in place.
4. Remove the arm bolt (E) and drive belt tensioner
arm.
5. Remove the pulley bolt (F), engine pulley (G) and
drive belt (H) from the engine.
6. Remove the top bolt (I) holding the swing plate to the
frame
7. Pivot and hold the swing plate away from the product
and remove the drive belt from the drive pulley (J).
To install the drive belt
1. Pivot and hold the swing plate (D) away from the
product.
E G
B
A
J
2. Put the drive belt (H) onto the drive pulley (J).
Note: Make sure that the drive belt is routed in the
drive pulley groove properly before you lower the
swing plate.
3. Install and tighten the top bolt (I).
F
H
I
C
D
F
H
I
C
D
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