Service
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Replacing Belt
1.
Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.
2.
Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip
the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3.
Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute
to secure the auger in place.
4.
Remove the belt cover by removing the three hex washer
screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame.
See Figure 7-1.
Hex Washer Screw
Hex Lock Screw
Figure 1-1
5.
Remove the flange nut that secures the auger pulley to the
auger shaft. See Figure 7-2.
Flange Nut
Auger Pulley
Auger Shaft
Figure 1-2
6.
Remove the auger pulley and the belt.
7.
To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to
Figure 7-3:
Auger Pulley
Belt Keeper
Idler Pulley
Flange Nut
Drive Pulley
Figure 1-3
NOTE:
Installing the belt and belt cover may be easier if the
auger control is squeezed against the upper handle.
a. Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the
idler pulley. See Figure 7-3.
b. Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley
and slide the pulley back on to the auger shaft. It
may be necessary to push down on the idler pulley
to get the auger pulley under the belt keeper.
c. Replace the flange nut and tighten securely.
d. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.
e. Remove the board from the auger and chute.
f.
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position
and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is
difficult to pull.
g. If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark
plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that
any oil trapped in the head is removed.
CAUTION:
Oil may come out of the spark plug
hole when it is removed and the starter handle is
pulled.
h. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil
before re-installing.
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