Warning – Snapper 9265 User Manual
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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, 
service, or repairs, with engine running. Stop auger. 
Stop engine. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug 
wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Before 
tilting machine, drain all the fuel from fuel tank. 
Allow engine to run, outdoors where fumes can be 
safely dissipated, until all fuel is removed from 
carburetor. 
 
4.1.2. AUGER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT 
 
(IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT)
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4. Recheck cable for proper extension (3/8”). 
5. Reinstall belt cover. 
 
4.1.3. AUGER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 
Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. 
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, 
fraying, severed or exposed belt strands. 
 
1. Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2. 
2. Remove discharge chute. 
3. Unhook both idler springs. 
4. Loosen auger/impeller belt guide. See Figure 4.4. 
IMPORTANT: Wheel drive belt will have to be removed 
from around engine drive pulley and engine shaft to 
install auger drive belt. 
5. Remove auger drive belt from around engine
pulley. See Figure 4.4.
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 4.4
 
 
 
 
6. Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive 
system area. Secure machine in the tilted position 
to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover 
plate. See Figure 4.5. 
FIGURE 4.5
7. Remove auger drive belt from drive disc pulley. 
Route auger belt through drive system in between 
rubber drive tire and drive disc. 
8. Route new auger drive belt through drive 
system. NOTE: New belt has to be routed in 
between rubber drive tire and drive disc to position 
it around auger pulley. 
9. Reinstall wheel drive belt onto engine wheel 
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the 
drive disc pulley groove. 
10. Route auger drive belt around engine auger 
drive pulley. Make sure belt is also positioned in the 
drive disc pulley groove. 
11. Position belt guide against auger drive belt and 
tighten securely. 
12. Reinstall both idler springs. 
13. Reinstall discharge chute, belt cover and drive 
system cover. Tighten screws securely. 
14. Adjust idler for proper belt tension and control 
cable for proper spring extension. Refer to Section 
“Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment”. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHEEL DRIVE BELT
BELT GUIDE
AUGER DRIVE 
BELT 
SELF-TAPPING 
SCREWS 
REMOVE 
COVER 
UNHOOK IDLER 
SPRING 
UNHOOK 
IDLER 
SPRING 
