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Figure 11
Belt
Auger
i Pulley
Figure12
FlangeLockNut
Idler
Bracket
Drive Pulley
Drive Belt
Figure13
Replacing Belts
NOTE: Thereare two beltson this snowthrower:an
augerbelt anddrivebelt. It is recommendedthat both
beltsbe replacedat the sametime.
1. Removethesparkplugwirefromsparkplugandground
it againstthe engineto preventaccidentalstarting.
2. Draingasolinefrom the gastank,or placea piece
of plasticsheetunderneaththe gas capto prevent
gasolineleakage.
WARNING:Performbelt maintenanceoutdoors as
somegasmay possiblyleakfrom the carburetoreven
though youplaceda sheetof plasticunderneaththe
gas capto preventthe gascapfrom leaking.
3. Removethe self-tappingscrewshown in Figure
11,and pressthe plastictabs to releasethe belt
cover.Pull the beltcover up and out fromaround the
engineandchute assembly.Set it asideand save.
Auger Belt
1. Slipthefrontaugerbeltoff of theenginepulleypushing
itforwardandrollinginoff ofthe pulley.SeeFigure12.
2. Squeezetheauger controlhandleto releasethe
augerbrake,whichisthe tab that holdsthe beltonto
the augerpulley.Removethe belt.
3. Replacewith newbeltafter replacingthe drivebelt.
Drive Belt
NOTE:Replacethe drivebelt beforereassemblingthe
newaugerbelt.
1. Tipthe snowthrowerupand forwardso that it rests
onthe augerhousing.
IMPORTANT:Remember,gas could leakfromthe
carburatorat thispoint,thegas cap shouldhavebeen
coveredwithplasticas previouslyinstructed.
2. Removethe springthat connectsthe transmissionto
a bolton the engineframe.SeeFigure13.
NOTE: Itmay be easierto first removethe flangelock
nut,then useneedle-nosedpliersto firmlygripspring
andremovefrombolt.
Pivotthetransmissionforwardto releasepressureon
thedrivebelt.Removebeltfromtransmissionpulley.
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4. Removethe drive beltfrom aroundthe enginepulley,
andawayfrom the unit.
5. Placethe newdrivebelt intothe grooveon the
enginepulley.SeeFigure12.
6. Tilt the transmissionforwardand positionthe drive
beltonto the transmissionpulley.
7. Reconnectthespringtothebolton theengineframeand
securethetransmission.Reinstalltheflangelocknut.
8. Installnewaugerbelt.
9. Reassemblethe belt coveronthe snowthrower.
WARNING
Before servicing,
repairing, or inspect-
ing, disengage all
controlsand stop
engine. Wait until all
moving partshave
cometo a complete
stop. Disconnectspark
plugwire and ground
it against the engine
to preventunintended
starting.Always wear
safetyglasses during
operation or while
performingany adjust-
mentsor repairs.
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