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Drive Belt
NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the new auger belt.
1.
Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
IMPORTANT: Because gas could leak from the carburetor when servicing
auger belt, run the engine until the fuel tank is dry, as previously instructed
in Replacing Belts.
2.
Remove the spring that connects the transmission to a bolt on the engine
frame. See Figure 19.
NOTE: It may be easier to first remove the flange lock nut, then use needle-
nosed pliers to firmly grip spring and remove from bolt.
Drive Pulley
Belt Keeper
3.
Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure on the drive belt. Remove
belt from transmission pulley.
4.
Remove the drive belt from around the engine pulley, and away from the
unit.
5.
Place the new drive belt into the groove on the engine pulley. See Figure 18.
6.
Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive belt onto the
transmission pulley.
7.
Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine frame and secure the
transmission. Reinstall the flange lock nut.
8.
Install new auger belt.
9.
Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.
10.
Reassemble the belt keeper to the housing.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Spring
Drive Belt
Figure 19
Adjusting The Auger Cable
Refer to the "Auger Control Test" in the Assembly Section.
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