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Figure 24. Belts and Pulleys
A. Capscrews F. Auger Pulley
B. Belt Guides G. Idler Pulley, Auger
C. Traction Drive Belt H. Traction Pulley
D. Auger Drive Belt I. Idler Pulley, Traction
E. Engine Pulley
Figure 23. Auger Pulley Belt Stops
(shown with bottom cover removed)
A. Nuts C. Auger Pulley
B. Belt Stops
B
C
A
A
E
F
G
H
I
D
BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Rotate the spout full right. Loosen the two screws
(Figure 22) securing the belt cover.
2. Tilt the cover forward and work it off the snowthrower.
3. Remove the belt guide (B, Figure 24) by removing
the two capscrews (A), lockwashers and washers.
4. Remove the auger drive belt as follows:
a. Slip the auger drive belt (D, Figure 24 from the
idler pulley by pushing it away from the pulley and
then toward the rear.
b. Remove the belt from the engine pulley. Slip the
belt from under the brake pad.
c. Remove six capscrews from bottom cover to
snowthrower frame. Loosen nuts (A, Figure 24) on
each side to release auger pulley belt stops (B,
Figure 23). Move belt stops and remove belt from
pulley (C, Figure 23).
d. Belt can be removed from top or bottom. For more
clearance to remove the belt, engage the traction
drive lever.
5. Remove the traction drive belt as follows:
a. Pull the idler pulley (I, Figure 24) away from the
belt and slip the belt from the pulley.
b. Slip the belt off the traction pulley and then the
engine pulley. The arm for the front idler pulley (G,
Figure 24) may have to be pivoted to provide clear-
ance for removing the belt from the traction pulley.
c. Pull the belt out between the auger pulley (F,
Figure 24) and traction pulley.
Figure 22. Belt Cover
Belt Cover
Screws