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Replacing Belt
Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip
the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3. Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute
to secure the auger in place.
Remove the belt cover by removing the two hex washer
screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame.
Hex Washer Screw
Hex Lock Screw
Figure 7-1
5. Remove the flange nut that secures the auger pulley to the
auger shaft. See Figure 7-2.
Flange Nut
Auger Pulley
Auger Shaft
Figure 7-2
Remove the auger pulley and the belt.
To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Figure 7-3:
Auger
Pulley
Belt
Keeper
Idler Pulley
Flange Nut
Drive Pulley
Figure 7-3
Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler
pulley.
2. Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley and slide
the pulley back on to the auger shaft. It may be necessary
to push down on the idler pulley to get the auger pulley
under the belt keeper.
3. Replace the flange nut and tighten securely.
Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.
5. Remove the board from the auger and chute.