Simplicity L1226E Series Initial Setup Manual page 20

Large Frame Snowthrowers
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B
C
Figure 15. Spout Rotator Rod
A. Special Nut
B. Cover
C. Hair Pin
D. Spout Rotator Rod
9. Remove special nut (A, Figure 15) and cover (B).
10. Remove hair pin (C) and slide rod forward about 3
inches until hex shaft separates from the handle
control.
11. Remove the upper four capscrews (A, Figure 16) that
hold together the auger housing (C) and the frame
(D). Loosen the lower two capscrews (B). The auger
housing (C) and the frame (D) can now be split apart
for removal of the belt.
12. Remove the old auger drive belt (D, Figure 14) from
the impeller pulley. Replace the auger drive belt with
an original factory replacement belt (available from
an authorized service center).
13. Install the new auger drive belt (D) onto the impeller
pulley (H).
NOTE: To assemble the auger housing to the frame,
have someone hold the auger clutch lever in the
ENGAGED position. This will move the idler arm and pul-
ley enough to allow the auger drive pulley to move back
into position.
14. Assemble the auger housing (C, Figure 16) to the
frame with the four upper capscrews (A) that were
removed in step 11. Tighten the two lower capscrews
(B)
15. Index or point the spout rotator to the center of the
machine so the rotator control is in the center of the
dash panel.
TP 300-4458-00-LW-SN
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B
A
D
Figure 16. Frame and Axle Housing
A. Upper Capscrews
B. Lower Capscrews
C. Auger Housing
D. Frame
16. Slide spout rotator rod (B, Figure 17) into hex dash
opening (A).
A
B
Figure 17. Install Spout Rotator Rod
A. Hex Dash Opening
B. Spout Rotator Rod
17. Insert hair pin (C, Figure 15) into spout rotator rod (D).
18. Install cover (B) and secure with special nut (A).
19. Install the auger drive belt (D, Figure 13) onto the
engine pulley (C).
20. Slip the auger drive belt (D) under the idler pulley (K).
21. Adjust the auger drive belt. See "How To Adjust The
Auger Drive Belt" in the Service section.
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B
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