MTD 312-980I000 - Manual (Page 15)

; Belleville
Washer
Idler Bracket
Assembly
Shoulder Bolt
Spacer
FIGURE 30.
Engine
Pulley
FIGURE 31.
4. Slip the auger drive belt (the front belt) off the
engine pulley. See figure 31.
5. Remove the top screws and lock washers which
attach the auger housing assembly to the frame
assembly. A 9/16” wrench is required. See figure
32. Loosen (do not remove) the bottom screws.
FIGURE 32.
Loosen
Bottom Screws
6. To separate the auger housing from the frame
assembly, two people are required. One person is
in the operating position. Squeeze the auger
clutch grip (right hand) as you raise up on the
handles. See figure 33. The other person is in
front of the unit. Push down on the housing or
optional drift cutters. See figure 33. The unit will
separate into two pieces.
Lift Up
on Handles
(Auger Clutch
Grip Squeezed)
FiGURE 33.
To Remove Auger Drive Belt:
a. Remove the hex screw and belleville washer
from the center of the pulley on the auger
housing. Remove the pulley. See figure 34. Be
careful not to lose the key.
b.
c. Remove and replace auger drive belt.
Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex
screw and belleville washer (cupped side is
toward the pulley). Be certain key is in place
on shaft.
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