Craftsman C459-52833 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Auger Belt
4. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to
disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly. See
Figure 25.
NOTE: Make sure that the location of the ferrule on the auger idler rod is
maintained.
5. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley.
6. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and
unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 26.
7. From both sides of the the frame assembly, use a 1/2” wrench to
remove the three hex tap screws securing the frame to the auger
housing assembly. See Figure 27.
NOTE: Do not remove the lower hex flange lock nut on each side.
8. Place a block of wood underneath the auger housing as shown in Figure
28 and separate auger housing from the frame by tilting the housing
forward and pulling up the handles.
9. Block the impeller with a piece of wood to prevent if from spinning and
use a 1/2” wrench to remove the hex screw and washer from the center
of the pulley on the auger housing. See Figure 29.
10. Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley groove and slide the
pulley assembly off the posts of the auger pulley adapter to remove the
old belt. Refer to Figure 29.
Figure 25
Figure 26
Loosen
Remove
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24