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1. Inspect the new belt to ensure it is the correct
size and type.
• Original - Gates Truflex G 4LXP885
• Alternate - MTD 954-0101A
2. Push the auger tension pulley arm to move
the auger brake to allow access for installation
of the belt into the auger pulley.
1 – Auger Brake
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 nuts 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.
WARNING! Ensure the belt cover is installed
and all safety guards are in place before the
engine is started and at all times when the
engine or machine are operating.
8. Install belt cover using 2 hex head screws.
NOTICE: After initial belt installation and
adjustment, re-adjustment of the belt is
recommended after a period of operation. Belt
tension should be checked periodically to ensure
proper tension is maintained.
A loose belt will cause:
• Premature belt wear / damage /cracking /fraying
• Belt slipping ("squealing may also be heard")
• No or erratic/slow auger operation - poor
performance
A tight belt will cause:
• Premature belt wear / damage / breaking/stretching
• Belt overheat / burning
• Loss of auger engagement control (always
engaged)
• Tension pulley damage
• Pulley bearing damage
