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6. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between
friction wheel and friction wheel disc.
7. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.
Holding down the drive clutch lever
will ease reinstallation of the belt.
If an assistant is available, you can also
separate the auger housing from the frame
assembly to replace belts.
1. Shut off engine, remove key, disconnect spark
plug wire and allow unit to cool completely.
2. Remove belt cover.
3. Remove the clevis pin and washer from
the chute crank lever to remove it from the
lower branket.
4. Remove bottom cover to avoid bending it
when tipping unit apart.
5. Remove the screws securing auger
housing to the frame (two on each side).
Tip auger housing and frame apart.
6. Replace auger belt or drive belt.
7. Tip auger housing and frame back together
and secure with screws.
Holding down the auger clutch lever
will ease reconnection of the auger
housing and frame.
8. Place belt(s) onto engine sheave(s).
9. Reinstall the chute crank lever.
Friction Wheel Replacement
If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive
clutch engaged, and performing the clutch
control cable adjustment fails to correct the
problem, the friction wheel may need to be
replaced.
1. To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by
running engine until it stops. Remove the key to
avoid unintended starting and allow unit to cool
completely.
2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward
so that it rests on the auger housing.
3. Remove the frame cover(s) from the underside of
the snow thrower by removing the screws which
secure the cover(s).
3. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing
the axle lock pin.
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