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4. Remove the two self-tapping screws, three cap screws,
one washer, and three locknuts that secure the drive belt
cover to the snowthrower frame (Fig. 20). Set the drive
belt cover aside.
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2
4
5
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Figure 20
1.
Drive belt cover
2.
Left rotor guard
3.
Washer
4.
Snowthrower frame
5.
Self-tapping screws
5. Remove the left rotor guard (Fig. 20) and save it for
installation in step 10.
Important
The left rotor guard acts as a water seal for
the drive. Do not assemble the drive cover without
installing this part or the drive belt will slip and fail.
6. Remove the old drive belt from the engine pulley and
the idler pulley (Fig. 21).
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2
4
5
6
7
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Figure 21
1.
Brake arm assembly
2.
Idler pulley
3.
Roller
4.
Engine pulley
5.
Belt guides
6.
Rotor pulley
7.
Left rotor guard
7. Push down on the idler pulley and remove the old drive
belt from the rotor pulley (Fig. 21).
8. Push down on the idler pulley and route a new drive
belt around the rotor pulley (Fig. 21).
9. Release the idler pulley and route the new drive belt
over the two belt guides, around the engine pulley, and
between the idler pulley and the roller (Fig. 21).
Important
The drive belt must be on top of the roller
and the two belt guides as shown in Figure 21.
10. Install the left rotor guard.
11. Install the drive belt cover. Tighten the fasteners
securely, but do not overtighten.
12. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
13. Install the control panel.
14. Insert the key in the switch.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Inflate both tires to between 15 and 20 psi (103 and
137 kPa).
Emptying the Fuel Tank
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the key from the switch.
Danger
Gasoline is highly flammable; it can ignite and
cause serious personal injury.
•
Drain gasoline outdoors.
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Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
•
Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
•
Do not drain gasoline near any open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
•
Do not smoke a cigar, a cigarette, or a pipe when
handling gasoline.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap and use a hand pump to pump
the fuel into an approved fuel container.
4. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stops. Repeat
this step two more times to ensure that the fuel tank and
the carburetor are empty.
