Drive Belt - Yard Machines 500 Series Operator's Manual

7. Drive Belt
Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the
belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley.
See Fig. 7-5.
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9.
Replace the auger belt by following instructions in reverse
order.
NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and
reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a
replacement auger belt.
After replacing the auger belt, perform the Auger Control
test on page 11of the Assembly and Set-Up section.
To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed
as follows:
1. To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running
engine until it stops. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the
engine.
2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by
removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Fig. 7-1.
3. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-6:
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5.
Fig. 7-6
a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
b. Pivot the idler pulley toward the right.
c. Lift the drive belt off the engine pulley.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure
it. Refer to Fig. 7-3.
SECTION 7
-- SERVICE