User guide

Belt Replacement

Belt Removal Preparation

Remove the chute crank rod from the chute crank assembly 1.

by removing the hair pin clip shown in Fig. 7-1. Move the

chute crank rod away from the assembly as shown.

Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine 2.

by removing the three self-tapping screws. See Fig. 7-2.

Loosen the bolt shown in Fig. 7-3 securing the belt 3.

keeper bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt

keeper bracket up off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-3.

Auger Belt Replacement

To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt,

proceed as follows:

Remove the bow tie clip and flat washer from the 1.

ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from

the brake bracket assembly. See Fig. 7-4.

NOTE: Make sure to maintain the location of the

ferrule on the idler rod.

Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine 2.

pulley.

Figure 7-4

Figure 7-1

Figure 7-2

Figure 7-3

Loosen

Remove

Ferrule

Auger Idler Rod

Hairpin Clip

and Washer

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