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1 – Auger Brake
8. Remove the auger belt.
Auger Belt Installation
WARNING! Entanglement Hazard - Before
performing any service procedures, make
sure the engine is off and remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug to ensure the
engine cannot accidently start.
NOTICE: Before installing the auger belt, see
Auger Belt and Related Component
Inspection and repair or replace any
components as required.
1. Inspect the new belt to ensure it is the correct
size and type.
• Original - Gates Truflex G 4LXP655
• Alternate - MTD 954-0219
2. Push the auger tension pulley arm to move
the auger brake to allow access for installation
of the belt into the auger pulley.
3. Route the belt to the inside of the tension
pulley and install the auger belt onto the drive
pulley while pulling the auger housing into
position with the main frame.
4. Install and/or tighten the hex screws attaching
the auger housing to the main frame. Tighten
all fasteners securely, do not over tighten.
5. With the belt installed on both pulleys and
tension pulley in position, move the belt guide
pin to within 3/16 to 3/8 in. from the belt
seated in the pulley and tighten the pin in
position.
Note: The belt guide pin helps keep the belt
in the pulley when the belt is disengaged. The
pin should not be tight to the belt. The pin
should be loose enough to allow the belt to
spin freely but not allow the belt to jump off
the pulley.
6. Connect the lower auger cable to the cable
adjustment plate.
7. Adjust auger belt tension; see Auger Belt
Tension Adjustment.