Snapper 9265 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger.
Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug
wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before
tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. Allow
engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be safely
dissipated, until all fuel is removed from carburetor.
4.1.4. WHEEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear.
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or exposed belt strands.
1. Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2.
2. Remove discharge chute.
3. Unhook both idler springs.
4. Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure 4.6.
5.
IMPORTANT: Auger drive belt will have to be removed
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to
install wheel drive belt.
6. Remove wheel drive belt from around engine
pulley. See Figure 4.6.
FIGURE 4.6
7. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover
plate. See Figure 4.7.
FIGURE 4.7
7. Remove wheel drive belt from drive disc pulley.
Route wheel belt through drive system in between
rubber drive tire and drive disc.
8. Route new wheel drive belt through drive
system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position
it around auger pulley.
9. Route wheel drive belt onto engine wheel drive
pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the drive
disc pulley groove.
10. Reinstall auger drive belt around engine auger
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the
drive disc pulley groove.
11. Position belt guide against auger drive belt and
tighten securely.
12. Reinstall both idler springs.
13. Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive
system cover . Tighten screws securely.
WHEEL DRIVE
BELT
BELT GUIDE
AUGER DRIVE
BELT
SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
REMOVE
COVER
UNHOOK IDLER
SPRING
UNHOOK
IDLER
SPRING