Belt Replacement - Simplicity 1695302 Operator's Manual

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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. Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 28) on each side
of the bottom panel (B).
3. Remove the bottom panel (B).
Figure 28. Bottom Cover
A. Capscrews
B. Bottom Panel
C. Auger Housing
4. Loosen screw (B, Figure 24) from belt cover (A).
Remove belt cover (A).
5. Loosen the belt guide (B, Figure 29). Pull the belt
guide away from the auger drive pulley (A).
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
pulley. To remove the auger drive belt (D), the
auger drive pulley (C) may have to be partially
rotated.
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Figure 29. Pulleys and Belts
A. Traction Drive Belt
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
8. Remove the 5/16 flange lock nut (B, Figure 30)
securing the rotator cover (A).
Figure 30. Rotator Cover Removal
A. Cover
B. Nut, flange, lock 5/16-18
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