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MTF-041007C
HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT
The drive belt is of special construction and must be re-
placed with original factory replacement belt available from
your nearest authorized service center.
1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt
Cover”.
2.
Remove the
drive belt
from the
idler pulley.
(See
Figure 15 and Figure 16)
3. Remove the
drive belt
from the
engine pulley.
Be
careful, not to bend the belt guides.
4.
Remove the
drive belt
from the
auger pulley.
(See
Figure 16)
5. Remove the old
drive belt.
6. To install the new
drive belt,
reverse the above steps.
7. Make sure the
drive belt
is seated properly on the pul-
leys.
NOTE: When the auger control lever is engaged, the
belt guides must be 1/16” from the drive belt . (See
Figure 17)
8. Install belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cov-
er”.
Figure 15
Drive Belt
Idler Pulley
Belt Guide
Engine PUlley
Belt Guide
Figure 16
Drive Belt
Idler Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Auger Pulley
Figure 17
Engine Pulley
Idler Pulley
Drive Belt
1/16 inch
Belt Guide
