Simplicity L1226E Series Initial Setup Manual page 19

Belt Replacement
Auger Drive Belt
The drive belts are of special construction and must be
replaced with original factory replacement belts available
from your nearest authorized service center. Some
steps require the assistance of a second person. If the
auger drive belt is damaged, the snow thrower will not
discharge snow. Replace the damaged belt as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the capscrews (A, Figure 13) on each side
of the bottom panel (B).
3. Remove the bottom panel (B).
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Figure 13. Bottom Cover
A. Capscrews
B. Bottom Panel
C. Auger Housing
4. Loosen screws (B, Figure 11) from belt cover (A).
Remove belt cover (A).
5. Loosen the belt guide (B, Figure 14). Pull the belt
guide away from the auger drive pulley (C).
6. Pull the auger idler pulley (K) away from the auger
drive belt (D) and slip the belt off of the idler.
7. Remove the auger drive belt (D) from the engine pul-
ley. To remove the auger drive belt (D), the auger
drive pulley (C) may have to be partially rotated.
8. Index or point the spout to the center of the machine
so that the rotator control is in the center of the dash
panel.
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Figure 14. Pulleys and Belts
A. Traction Drive Belt
C
B. Belt Guide
C. Auger Drive Pulley, Engine
D. Auger Drive Belt
E. Traction Drive Spring
F. Traction Drive Pulley, Engine
G. Traction Drive Pulley
H. Impeller Pulley
I. Swing Plate Axle Rod
J. "E"-Ring
K. Auger Idler Pulley
L. Traction Drive Idler Pulley
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Large Frame Snowthrowers
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