Craftsman C459-52213 - BELT REPLACEMENT (Auger Belt)

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Auger Control
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger
control cable.
Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the skid
shoes.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Auger Belt
To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as
follows:
To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine 1.
until it stops.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov-2.
ing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 31.
Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 32.3.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on 4.
the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower 5.
by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure
33.
Remove the belt as follows. Refer to Figure 34.6.
a. Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts as a belt
keeper.
b. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the frame.
Figure 33
Figure 34
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A
Figure 32
Figure 31