Use and Care Manual

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

4. Carefully pivot the snow blower up and forward so that it

rests on the auger housing.

5. Remove frame cover from underside by removing self-

tapping screws (Figure 69).

6. Loosen and remove shoulder bolt (b) which acts as a belt

keeper and unhook the spring (c) from the frame (Figure 76).

NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown.

Figure 76

7. Remove belt from around auger pulley, and slip it between

support bracket and auger pulley (Figure 77).

Figure 77

NOTE: Engaging auger control will ease removal and

reinstallation of belt.

8. Replace auger belt by following instructions in reverse order.

NOTE: Make sure to reinstall shoulder bolt (a) and reconnect

spring to frame after installing a replacement auger belt

(Figure 76).

9. After replacing auger belt, perform Auger Control test in

Assembly & Set-Up section (page 15).

DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

NOTE: See your authorized service dealer to have drive belt

replaced or contact Customer Support.

FRICTION WHEEL INSPECTION

If snow blower fails to drive with drive control lever engaged,

and performing drive control cable adjustment fails to correct

problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.

NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must

be removed in order to replace the friction wheel rubber. See

your authorized service dealer to have friction wheel rubber

replaced or contact Customer Support.

To inspect friction wheel, proceed as follows:

1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to

drain fuel from engine. Remove safety key or disconnect

spark plug wire.

2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on

auger housing.

3. Remove frame cover from underside by removing four self-

tapping screws (Figure 69).

4. Inspect friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking.

5. Using the four self tapping screws, reinstall the frame cover

(Figure 69).

6. If friction wheel rubber must be replaced see your authorized

service dealer to have friction wheel rubber replaced or

contact Customer Support.