Belt Replacement
Belt Removal Preparation
Remove the chute crank assembly bracket by removing 1.
the nuts and washers shown in Fig. 8-1.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine 2.
by removing the three self-tapping screws. See Fig. 8-2.
Loosen the bolt shown in Fig. 8-3 securing the belt 3.
keeper bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt
keeper bracket up off the engine pulley. See Fig. 8-3.
Auger Belt Replacement
To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt,
proceed as follows:
Remove the bow tie clip and flat washer from the 1.
ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from
the brake bracket assembly. See Fig. 8-4.
NOTE: Make sure to maintain the location of the
ferrule on the idler rod.
Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine 2.
pulley.
Figure 8-4
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-2
Figure 8-3
Ferrule
Auger Idler Rod
Hairpin Clip
and Washer
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