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Replacing the drive belt – Poulan Pro PR621ES SNOW THROWER User Manual

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Replacing the Drive Belt

If drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, excessively

cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, replace the belt.
1. Remove the drive side cover by removing the six screws

as shown in (Figure 31).

2. Press down on front of idler arm to release the belt

tension (Figure 31).

3. Remove the drive belt from the drive pulley (Figure 31).

4. Install the new drive belt, routing it as shown in

(Figure 32).

NOTE: Route the new drive belt first around the engine

pulley, then the idler pulley, and finally around the drive

pulley while pressing down on the front of the idler arm.

(Figure 32).
5. Install the drive side cover with the screws removed in

step 1.

NOTE: Ensure that the drive belt is properly adjusted

and operating; refer to Checking the Control Cable and

Adjusting the Control Cable in the Maintenance section

of this manual.

1. Drive side cover
2. Screw
3. Drive pulley
4. Idler arm

Figure 31

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5. Idler pulley
6. Engine pulley
7. Drive belt

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1. Idler arm
2. Idler pulley
3. Engine pulley
4. Drive pulley

Figure 32

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