MTD E663G - Manual (Page 13)

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SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine before
performing any repairs or maintenance.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine related maintenance procedures.
Belt Removal And Replacement
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire from the spark plug and ground.
Auger Belts
• Remove the plastic belt cover by removing the two
self-tapping screws. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
• Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
• Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its
auger housing and remove six self-tapping screws
from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
• Roll the belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
• Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the
auger housing. See Figure 18.
Figure 18
• Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket
rests on the upper auger pulley. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to
the auger housing may aid in belt removal.
• Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and
slip belt between the support bracket and the auger
pulley. See Figure 18. Repeat this step for the front
auger belt.
• Replace both auger drive belts by following
instructions in reverse order.
Self-Tapping Screws
Belt
Cover
Auger Pulley
Drive
Belt
Engine
Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Auger
Belt
Friction Wheel
Support
Bracket
Auger Belt
Frame
Auger
Pulley
Idler
Spring
Auger
Housing
Support
Bracket
Spring
Friction Wheel
Friction
Drive Belt
Support Bracket
Stop
Wheel Disc
Auger Pulleys
Bolt