MTD 31AS6WEG700 Operator's Manual page 20

3_
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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Figure 7-5
4_
Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse
order.
NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder screw
and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a
replacement auger belt.
DriveBelt
To remove and replace your snow thrower's drive belt, proceed
as follows:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.
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.:
a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
b. Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the
right.
c. Lift the drive belt offengine pulley
Figure 7-6
4. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
5. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure
it. Refer to Fig. 7-3.
SECTION 7--
SERVICE