MTD 600 Series - Page 13

Belts and Cables
9
NOTE: On 2005 through 2007 model years, the Return
Spring hooked into a hole in the impeller housing.
See Figure 2.6.
NOTE: The idler bracket has a tab that acts as a brake,
pressing against the Auger Belt whenever the
Auger Control Lever is released.
10. Pull the belt down past the Auger Pulley. See Figure
2.7.
11. Install the belt by following the previous steps in
reverse order.
12. Start the engine.
13. Engage and disengage the Auger Control Lever a
few times.
14. With the Auger Control Lever disengaged, move to
the front of the unit and verify that the augers are not
moving.
NOTE: If the Augers are moving, adjust the cable tension
and repeat steps 12 through 14.
15. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before
returning it to service.
Figure 2.6
Return
Spring
Figure 2.7