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MTF-031039C
HOW TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT
The drive belt is of special construction and must be re-
placed with original factory replacement belt available from
your nearest authorized service center.
1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt
Cover”.
2. Remove the drive belt from the idler pulley. (See
Figure 20 and Figure 21)
3. Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley. Be
careful, not to bend the belt guides.
4. Remove the drive belt from the auger pulley. (See
Figure 21)
5. Remove the old drive belt.
6. To install the new drive belt, reverse the above steps.
7. Make sure the drive belt is seated properly on the pul-
leys.
NOTE: When the auger control lever is engaged, the
belt guides must be 1/16” from the drive belt . (See
Figure 22)
8. Install belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cov-
er”.
Figure 20
Drive Belt
Idler Pulley
Belt Guide
Engine PUlley
Belt Guide
Figure 21
Drive Belt
Idler Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Auger Pulley
Figure 22
Engine Pulley
Idler Pulley
Drive Belt
1/16 inch
Belt Guide