ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
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How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt
If the snowthrower will not move forward, check the traction
drive belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is
worn or damaged, replace the belt as follows.
1.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2.
Remove the auger drive belt. See “How To Remove The
Auger Drive Belt” in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR section.
3.
Remove the
e--ring
from one end of the
swing plate
axle rod.
Remove the
swing plate axle rod
to allow the
the swing plate to pivot forward (see Figure 39).
4.
Remove the
traction drive spring.
5.
Remove the old
traction drive belt
from the
traction
drive pulley
and from the
engine pulley
. Replace the
traction drive belt
with an original factory replacement
belt available from an authorized service center.
6.
Install the new
traction drive belt
onto the
traction
drive pulley
and onto
engine pulley
.
7.
Make sure the
traction drive idler pulley
is properly
aligned with the
traction drive belt
.
8.
Attach the
traction drive spring.
9.
Install the
swing plate axle rod
and secure with the
e--
ring
removed earlier
.
10. The bottom of the
swing plate
must be positioned be-
tween the
alignment tabs.
Make sure the
swing plate
is properly secured (see Figure 40).
NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction
drive belt has been replaced, then check to make
sure that the swing plate is positioned between the
alignment tabs.
11. Install and adjust the
auger drive belt
. See “How To Re-
move The Auger Drive Belt” in the ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
section.
12. Adjust the
belt guide
. See “How To Adjust The Belt
Guide” in the Maintenance section.
13. Install the
bottom panel
(see Figure 37).
14. Tighten the
bolts
on each side of the
bottom panel
.
15. Install the
belt cover
. Tighten
screw
(see Figure 35).
16. Check the adjustment of the cables. See “How To Check
And Adjust The Cables” in the ADJUSTMENT/
REPAIR section.
17. Connect the spark plug wire.
Figure 40
Swing Plate
Alignment Tabs
Not
for
Reproduction
