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Belt Replacement
Auger Belt
To remove and replace auger belt, proceed as
follows:
1.
Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel.
Do not attempt to pour fuel from engine.
2.
Remove plastic belt cover on front of
engine by removing two self-tapping
screws (a). See Figure 4-12.
(a)
(a)
Figure 4-12
NOTE:
On models equipped with the LED
headlight on top of the auger housing, make
sure to unplug the wire harness before removing
the belt cover as shown inFigure 4-13.
Figure 4-13
3.
Roll auger belt off engine pulley.
See Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14
4.
Carefully pivot the unit up and forward so
that it rests on the auger housing.
5.
Remove frame cover from underside of
unit by removing self-tapping screws
which secure it. See Figure 4-4.
6.
Loosen and remove shoulder bolt (a) which
acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 4-15.
7.
Unhook the brake bracket spring from the
frame.
(a)
NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown.
Figure 4-15
8.
Remove belt from around auger pulley,
and slip it between support bracket and
auger pulley. See Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-16
9.
Replace auger belt by following
instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure to reinstall shoulder bolt
(a) and reconnect spring to frame after
installing a replacement auger belt. Refer
to Figure 4-15.
10.
After replacing auger belt, perform Auger
Control test in Assembly & Set-Up section
(page 7).
Drive Belt
NOTE:
See your authorized service dealer to
have drive belt replaced or contact Customer
Support.
Friction Wheel Inspection
If unit fails to drive with drive control lever
engaged, and performing drive control cable
adjustment fails to correct problem, the friction
wheel may need to be replaced.
NOTE:
Special tools are required and several
components must be removed in order to
replace the unit's friction wheel rubber. See your
authorized service dealer to have friction wheel
rubber replaced or contact Customer Support.
To inspect friction wheel, proceed as follows:
1.
Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel.
Do not attempt to pour fuel from engine.
2.
Carefully pivot unit up and forward so that
it rests on auger housing.
3.
Remove frame cover from underside of
unit by removing four self-tapping screws
which secure it. See Figure 4-4.
4.
Inspect friction wheel for signs of wear or
cracking.
Off-Season Storage
If the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer,
follow the storage instructions below.
1.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and it
stops due to lack of fuel. Do not attempt
to pour fuel from engine.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Operator's Manual
for information on storing your engine.
2.
Lubricate machine as instructed on
page 11.
3.
Store in a clean, dry area.
4.
If storing unit in an unventilated area,
rustproof machine using a light oil or
silicone to coat the snow thrower.
5.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the
snow thrower.
6.
Always store the machine with the
track lock lever in the Normal operating
position.
IMPORTANT:
When storing unit or when
it is not being serviced, it is to remain in the
operating position with both track and auger
housing on the ground.
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