Use and Care Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 21
LOCK NUT
MOUNTING
BRACKET
CHUTE ROTATOR HEAD
TO REPLACE BELTS
The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the
belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should
be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced
by a service center/department.
NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction
drive belt be replaced at the same time.
The V-belts on your snow thrower are of special con struc-
tion and should be replaced by original equipment man u-
fac tur er (OEM) belts avail able from your nearest service
center/department. Using other than OEM belts can cause
personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.
WARNING: Belt replacement requires
separation of the snow thrower. While
separating the auger housing from the
frame assembly, it is important that an
assistant stand in the operating po si tion
and hold the snow thrower han dles. Serious
personal injury and/or damage to the unit
could occur if the snow thrower should fall
during the belt chang ing process.
BEFORE REPLACING BELTS
1. REMOVE GASOLINE FROM FUEL TANK - Drain
gasoline from fuel tank into a suitable container, outdoors,
away from fire or flame. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
2. REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE - Remove lock nut
securing chute rotator head to mounting bracket to allow
chute rotator head to be raised and discharge chute to
be removed from snow thrower. See Fig. 21.
3. REMOVE BELT COVER - See “TO REMOVE BELT
COVER” in this section of this manual.
AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT (See Fig. 22)
TO REMOVE AUGER BELT
1. Remove upper 5/16" bolts and lower 1/4" bolts from
both sides of the frame assembly. Do not discard bolts.
2. Loosen but DO NOT REMOVE lower 5/16" bolts on
both sides of the frame assembly.
3. Remove the auger belt from the engine pulley.
4. Tip the back section down. The front section will tip
forward at the same time, as the bottom bolt acts as a
hinge between the front and back sections. Use a block
under the hinge point to secure the snow thrower in the
tipped position as shown.
5. Move auger belt tensioner arm and remove auger belt
from around the arm.
TO INSTALL AUGER BELT
1. Move belt tensioner arm and place auger belt around
and inside groove of the auger pulley.
NOTE: Ensure the belt is not pinched between the frame
and auger housing as you bring the unit back together.
2. Remove block from under the snow thrower. Lift the
handles to tip the back section up. The front section
will tip back and pivot to rejoin the back section.
3. Ensure belt is routed inside auger pulley groove properly.
4. Install the previously removed and loosened 5/16" bolts,
and tighten securely. (8–12 Ft. Lbs. / 11–16 Nm).
Install the previously removed 1/4" bolts, and tighten
securely. (4–6 Ft. Lbs. / 5–8 Nm).
5. Install auger belt onto engine pulley. Ensure belt is
routed correctly around idler pulley and seated properly
in engine pulley groove.
6. Operate all controls to ensure belts are installed properly
and that all components are moving correctly.
Continue with “AFTER REPLACING BELTS” instructions.
FIG. 22
AUGER BELT
TENSIONER ARM
ENGINE PULLEY
AUGER
BELT
LOWER
5/16" BOLT
UPPER
5/16"
BOLT
LOWER
1/4" BOLT
AUGER
PULLEY
HANDLE
FRAME
ASSEMBLY