MTD 31AS2B5 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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engine pulley. Replace by using the same proce-
dure. See Figure 11.
9. AUGER REMOVAL
9.1. Place a two by four wedge in the housing to hold
the auger from turning. Using 1” socket, remove
the auger pulley nut. The shaft is reverse
threaded and the nut is removed by turning it
clockwise. See Figure 12.
NOTE: During reassembly place the 2X4 at the
base of the housing center and tighten in the
opposite direction.
9.2. Remove the pulley. See Figure 13.
9.3. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the three retaining
screws securing the bearing retainer housing to
the auger housing. See Figure 14.
Figure 11
Brake Shoe
Pull down on idler arm
Figure 12
2x4 Wedge
Figure 13
Figure 14
Bearing Retainer Housing