7. Using e 15116" wrench, remove the four shoulder bolts and cupped washers which act as belt keepers. See figure 32. 8. Roll belt off the auger pulley. 9. Reassemble new belt in reverse order. \ Engine Guards FIGURE 30. 6. Separate the snow thrower into two halves as follows. I i a. Using a 9/16" wrench, remove the top bolts which attach the auger housing to the frame assembly. Loosen (do not remove) the bottom bolts. See figure 31. FIGURE 32. Drive Belt 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 of the previous section. 2. Disconnect the extension spring at the engine plate. See figure 33. b. Lift up on the auger drive belt to pull the auger housing off the frame assembly.
The snow thrower will separate into two halves. 3. Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley and bottom drive pulley. See figure 33. Drive c. Tip the auger housing forward so it rests on the front of the housing. Engine _NOTE Bottom Drive Be certain to check the condition of the drive belt when the two halves of the unit are separated. Replace if necessary. Pulley Auger .*It Remove Bolt [ FIGURE 33. 4. Replace belt. Reassemble snow thrower, follow- ing instructions in reverse order. W NOTE Be certain the auger arm assembly pin is in the slot of auger clutch bracket before inserting top bolts into auger housing and frame. See figure 34. FIGURE 31. (Do Not Remove) 17