Snapper LE3190E, LE3190R, LE3190E 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. Remove spark plug wire
and secure wire away from spark plug.
4.1.3. AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT
(Continued From Previous Page)
5. Reinstall belt guide.
IMPORTANT: Make sure when reinstalling belt guide
that it does not touch drive pulley. Belt guide should an
equal amount of clearance on both belt guide fingers.
See Figure 4.6.
6. Refer to Section “Auger Belt Adjustment/Replacement”.
7. Reinstall belt cover and tighten screws securely.
DO NOT overtighten.
FIGURE 4.6
4.1.4. AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT
Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive
wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying,
severed or belt strands exposed. #6-1215 Flite Shoe
Kit for 17” Auger Models and #6-1213 Flite Shoe Kit for
19” Auger Models. These kits will be required to
replace existing flite shoes.
1. Tilt machine backward to gain access to auger.
Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent
tipping over.
2. Remove all self-tapping screws that secure the
flite shoes to auger. Save screws for future use.
3. Install new flite shoes to auger using self-tapping
screws removed previously. Tighten screws securely.
DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 4.7.
FIGURE 4.7
CLEARANCE
BELT GUIDE
IDLER
PULLEY
DRIVE
BELT
CHECK BELT GUIDE
FOR BENDS, BREAKS,
ETC.
DRIVE PULLEY
AUGER
FLITE SHOE
SELF-
TAPPING
SCREWS
ALIGN ANGLED ENDS OF FLITE SHOE
WITH ANGLED ENDS OF AUGER