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Figure 21
1.
0.032 in. (0.81 mm)
6. Install the spark plug and torque it to 15 ft-lb
(20.4 N
m). If you do not have a torque wrench,
tighten the plug firmly.
7. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
8. Install the control panel with the screws.
Replacing the Drive Belt
Inspect the drive belt before each season, and replace it if
it is worn or damaged.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the key from the switch.
3. Remove the 3 screws that secure the control panel to
the housing (Fig. 15).
4. Lift off the control panel and allow it to hang on the
recoil rope.
5. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 16).
6. Remove the 3 self tapping screws, 2 screws, one
washer, and 2 locknuts that secure the belt cover to the
snowthrower frame (Fig. 22). Set the drive belt cover
aside.
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2
3
4
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Figure 22
1.
Screw and locknut
2.
Screw, locknut, and
washer
3.
Long self-tapping screw
4.
Short self-tapping screws
7. Pull up on the idler pulley and remove the drive belt
from the rotor pulley, the brake arm assembly, and the
engine pulley (Fig. 23).
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2
1
6
3
5
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Figure 23
1.
Engine pulley
2.
Idler pulley
3.
Roller
4.
Brake arm assembly
5.
Rotor pulley
6.
Belt guide
8. Loop the new drive belt around the engine pulley,
under the idler pulley, over the roller, through the
brake assembly, and around the rotor pulley (Fig. 23).
Important
The drive belt must be on top of the roller
as shown in Figure 23.
9. Install the drive belt cover. Tighten the fasteners
securely, but do not overtighten.
10. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
11. Insert the key in the switch.
Emptying the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the key from the switch.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap and use a pump-type syphon
to drain the fuel into a clean gasoline container.
4. Start the engine and allow it to run until it consumes
all the fuel in the fuel tank and stops running. Repeat
this step 2 more times to remove all the fuel in the fuel
tank and carburetor.