Sears 247.8879 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on
the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower
by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure
23.
Remove the belt as follows. Refer to Figure 24.
a. Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt
keeper.
b. Unhook the support bracket spring from the frame.
7. Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt
between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 25.
8. Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect
the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt.
Drive Belt
To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed as
follows:
To prevent spillage, place a piece of plastic wrap under the gas
cap and tighten securely.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov-
ing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 21 on previous page.
Remove the belt as follows. Refer to Figure 26.
a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
b. Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right.
c. Lift the drive belt off engine pulley.
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Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
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