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6. Start engine and engage auger control
lever to ensure proper operation.
7. Release auger control lever and ensure
paddle rotation stops.
IMPORTANT: Cable tension should not be
excessive.
8. Reposition sleeve over adjustment
bracket.
REPLACE DRIVE BELT
Remove Drive Belt
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Remove belt cover hardware and remove
cover. Retain all parts. See Figure 19.
See Figure 20.
4. Disconnect extension spring from idler
arm.
5. Remove belt from drive sheave, idler
sheave and engine sheave.
Install Drive Belt
See Figure 21.
1. Install new belt around engine sheave
and align with drive and idler sheaves.
2. Reinstall extension spring onto idler arm.
IMPORTANT: Ensure belt has tension and is
aligned in all sheaves.
3. Reinstall belt cover and secure with
original hardware.
4. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Figure 18
1. Plastic Sleeve
2. Z-hook
3. Adjustment Bracket
1
2
3
Figure 19
Figure 20
1. Extension Spring
2. Idler Arm
3. Drive Belt
1
3
2
Figure 21