Snapper 10305 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 14

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs, stop engine and auger/impeller,
always remove key from ignition switch, remove
spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark
plug. Before tilting machine, drain all the fuel from
fuel tank. Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes
can be safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed
from carburetor.
6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover
plate. See Figure 4.5.
SELF-TAPPING'_\
SCREWS
4.1.2. AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT
(IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT)
(Continued From Previous Page)
4, Recheck cable for proper extension.
5, Reinstall belt cover.
4.1.3. AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. NOTE:
Auger and Drive Belts are difficult to install. It may
be necessary to allow an authorized Snapper
Dealer to install these belts.
1. Remove belt cover. Refer to Figure 4,2.
2. Remove discharge chute.
3. Unhook both idler springs.
4. Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure 4.4.
IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to
install auger drive belt.
5. Remove auger drive belt from around engine
pulley. See Figure 4.4.
BELT
WHEEL DRIVE
AUGER DRIVE
BELT
UNHOOK
IDLER
SPRING
REMOVE
COVER
FIGURE 4.5
7. Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley.
Route auger belt through drive system in between
rubber drive tire and drive disc.
8. Route new auger drive belt through drive
system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position
it around auger pulley.
9. Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive
pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive
disc pulley groove.
10. Route auger drive belt around engine auger drive
pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive
disc pulleygroove.
11. Position belt guide against auger drive belt and
tighten securely.
12. Reinstallboth idlersprings.
13. Reinstall discharge chute, belt and drive system
covers and tighten screws securely.
14. Reinstalldrivesystem cover plate.
15. See Sections 4.1.1. & 4.1.2. Auger Belt
Adjustment for new belt adjustment. Adjust belt as
describedin these sections.
UNHOOK IDLER
SPRING
FIGURE 4.4
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