Benchmark 5554-513, Manual

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REPLACING THE RUBBER PLATES
NOTE: When replacing worn rubber plates, pay close attention to carefully
distinguish between the coarse and smooth side of the plates. Place the coarse
side inside and the smooth side outside.
Fig. 27 Fig. 29 Fig. 28
1. Detach the worn rubber plate assembly by removing the two sets of nuts and
bolts used to secure it to the paddle assembly (Figs. 27 & 28).
2. Loosen the middle two sets of nuts and bolts to detach the worn rubber plate
from the metal frame (Fig. 29).
3. Attach the new rubber plate onto the metal frame by replacing and tightening
the middle two sets of nuts and bolts (Fig. 29).
4. Reassemble the rubber plate assembly to the paddle assembly by replacing and
tightening the two sets of nuts and bolts used to secure it.
WARNING! Make sure to turn off the switch and disconnect the extension
cord before performing any maintenance task on your snow blower.
REPLACING THE RUBBER PLATES
Fig. 30 Fig. 31 Fig. 32
1. The scraper bar is located at the base of the snow blower beneath the rotor
housing (Fig.30).
2. Detach the worn scraper bar from the snow blower by removing the two screws
that hold it in place (Fig. 31 ).
3. Install the new scraper bar and fasten it securely to the snow blower with the two
screws (Fig. 32).
REPLACING THE BELT AND PULLEY
NOTE: Determine the left and right hand side of the snow blower by
standing behind the unit in the normal operating position.
1. Remove the screws from the left panel of the snow blower and remove the left
panel (Fig. 33).
2. Lift the belt tension pulley and roll the worn belt up and off the big pulley from
the top of the big pulley (Fig. 34).