Replacing belts – MTD 380 User Manual
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Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads
of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing.
Reinstall skid shoe. Tighten securely.
Figure 10
Replacing Belts
NOTE: There are two belts on this snow thrower: auger
belt and drive belt. It is recommended that both belts be
replaced at the same time.
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Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and ground it against the engine.
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Drain gasoline from the gas tank, or place a piece
of plastic sheet underneath the gas cap to prevent
gasoline leakage.
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Remove the self-tapping screw shown in Figure 11,
and push the belt cover to release the plastic tabs.
Pull the belt cover out from around the engine and
the chute. Remove it away and save.
Figure 11
Auger Belt
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Slip the front auger belt off the engine pulley
pushing it down between the idler bracket and the
engine pulley. See Figure 12.
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Squeeze the auger control bail to release tension
on the auger belt; remove the belt.
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Replace with new belt after replacing the drive belt.
Follow instructions below to replace the drive belt.
Figure 12
Drive Belt
NOTE: Replace the drive belt before reassembling the
new auger belt.
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Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests
on the auger housing.
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Remove the spring that connects the transmission
to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
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Pivot the transmission forward to release pressure
on the drive belt.
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Remove the drive belt from around the engine
pulley, and away from the unit.
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Place the new drive belt into the groove on the
engine pulley. See Figure 13.
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Tilt the transmission forward and position the drive
belt on the drive pulley.
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Reconnect the spring to the bolt on the engine
frame and secure the transmission.
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Reassemble the belt cover on the snow thrower.
Skid
Hex Nut
Washer
Carriage
Shave
Hex
Carriage
Bolt
Bolt
Plate
Nut
Shoe
Shear Bolt
Hex Lock Nut
Belt Cover
Tab
Self-Tapping
Screw
Auger Belt
Idler Bracket
Engine Pulley
Auger Pulley
Spring
Drive Belt
NOTE: Transmission shown pushed forward
Drive Pulley
Auger Pulley