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MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Auger V-Belt
If auger v-belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively
cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.
1. Remove the drive side cover by removing the six screws
as shown in (Figure 33).
2. Remove drive pulley from the auger shaft.
NOTE: Nut is welded to drive pulley and has left handed
threads.
3. Remove the auger v-belt from the drive pulley.
4. Install the new auger v-belt and drive pulley, routing it
as shown in (Figure 34).
NOTE: Route the new auger v-belt first around the engine
pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around the drive
pulley while pressing down on the front of the idler arm.
(Figure 33).
5. Install the drive side cover with the screws removed in
step 1.
NOTE: Ensure belt keeper on the plastic side panel
engages between belt and frame before bolting down.
NOTE: Ensure that the auger v-belt is properly adjusted
and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable and
Adjusting the Control Cable in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
1. Drive side cover
2. Screw
3. Drive pulley
4. Idler arm
Figure 33
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2
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4
6
5
3
5. Idler pulley
6. Engine pulley
7. Auger V-Belt
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1. Idler arm
2. Idler pulley
3. Engine pulley
4. Drive pulley
Figure 34
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