Drive Belt Replacement; Traction Drive Belt Replacement - Simplicity I75246E Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual

Drive Belt
Replacement

Traction Drive Belt Replacement

WARNING
Snowthrower must move only when the traction
drive control is depressed, and must stop when
the lever is released (disengaged).
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away
from the spark plug. Remove belt cover.
2. Pull the drive belt idler pulley arm away from the belt
to relieve tension, and slide the belt off engine pulley
(A, Figure 27).
3. Slip the belt off the traction pulley (See Figure 26) and
pull the belt out of the unit between the auger pulley
and the traction pulley (the lower cover need not be
removed for this step).
4. Reverse the procedure to install the new belt. Be sure
there are no twists in the belt, and that the belt is
properly seated in the pulley grooves.
5. Replace the belt cover.
6. Start the unit, and check the traction drive for proper
operation. See "Traction Clutch Rod Adjustment" for
adjustment procedures.
6/2006
Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers
Traction Drive Belt & Pulley
Figure 26. Traction Drive Pulley
(Lower Cover Removed For Clarity)
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Figure 27. Auger Drive Belt Pattern
A. Engine Pulley
B. Drive Belt
C. Idler Pulley
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A
B
D
D. Driven Pulley
E. Belt Stops
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