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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.Make sure the auger cable is routed
outside the belt cover as shown.
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
Auger Belt and Related Component
Inspection
When replacing your snow blower auger belt it is
important to determine the cause of the failure (if
applicable) and take corrective action to avoid
repeated failure.
Inspect the belt:
• Correct size and type
• Fraying or peeling apart
• Missing pieces
• Cracks and tears
• Burning
• Uneven wear patterns
• General damage
• Foreign material on belt, oil, grease, dirt etc.
Inspect the auger pulleys:
• Broken sheave or hub
• Loose or missing mounting bolts
• Bent or "out-of-round" condition (pulley not spin true
on shaft)
• Misaligned pulleys
1 – Drive Pulley
2 – Tension Pulley
3 – Auger Pulley
• Foreign material on pulleys, oil, grease, dirt, etc.
• Misaligned tension pulley
• Tension pulley loose or damaged
• Tension pulley and arm assembly operation
• Does the tension arm move freely both engage and
disengage directions without binding?
• Misaligned tension pulley, the pulley should move
parallel to the belt centered to the belt
• Check return spring operation and tension
Inspect the auger engagement handle and cable:
• Cable and connection damage
• Free movement (from engage to disengaged
positions)
• Binding or improperly routed cable
• Cable pulley(s) damage, misalignment and binding
• Cable adjustment plate damaged or improper
installation
• Handle damaged or binding at pivot
