How To Remove the Traction Drive Belt
If the snowthrower will not move forward, check the traction drive
belt for wear or damage. If the traction drive belt is worn or dam-
aged, replace the belt as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the auger drive belt. See “How To Remove The Auger
Drive Belt” in this section.
3. Remove the e-ring from one end of the swing plate axle rod.
Remove the swing plate axle rod to allow the swing plate to
pivot forward (see Figure 36).
4. Remove the traction drive spring.
5. Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction drive
pulley and from the engine pulley. Replace the traction drive
belt with an original factory replacement belt available from an
authorized service center.
6. Install the new traction drive belt onto the traction drive pul-
ley and onto engine pulley.
7. Make sure the traction drive idler pulley is properly aligned
with the traction drive belt.
8. Attach the traction drive spring.
9. Install the swing plate axle rod and secure with the e-ring
removed earlier.
10. The bottom of the swing plate must be positioned between
the alignment tabs. Make sure the swing plate is properly
secured (see Figure 37).
NOTE: If the drive will not engage after the traction drive
belt has been replaced, then check to make sure that the
swing plate is positioned between the alignment tabs.
11. Install and adjust the auger drive belt. See “How To Remove
The Auger Drive Belt” in this section.
12. Adjust the belt guide. See “How To Adjust The Belt Guide” in
this section.
13. Install the bottom panel (see Figure 34).
14. Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
15. Install the belt cover. Tighten screw (see Figure 32).
16. Check the adjustment of the cables. See “How To Check And
Adjust The Cables” in this section.
17. Connect the spark plug wire.
Figure 37
Swing Plate
Alignment Tabs
MAINTENANCE
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