Craftsman 247.8879 - Manual (Page 15)

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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS
Replacing Belts
Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt every 25 hours
of snow thrower operation. Replace if either shows signs of wear and
tear. To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt,
follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed
under respective sub-headings.
1. Remove belt cover by removing the two self-tapping screws that
secure it to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 13.
2. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of
plastic under the gas cap. Carefully tip the snow thrower up and
forward, so that it rests on the housing. Remove the self-tapping
screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower and
move the frame cover away. See Figure 14.
Auger Belt
1. Roll auger belt off the pulley as shown in Figure 15.
2. a. Turn the shoulder screw a half a turn and slide it out of the
mounting bracket. See Figure 16.
b. Unhook spring to release tension on the auger belt. See Figure
16.
3. Remove old belt and replace with new belt wrapping it around the
auger pulley. See Figure 17.
4. Re-insert shoulder screw into the mounting bracket and tighten to
secure.
5. Wrap auger belt behind the idler. Reattach the spring to the bolt
where it was earlier secured.
6. Re-install frame cover and flip the snow thrower back to the operat-
ing position.
7. Re-install auger belt around the engine pulley.
8. Re-install belt cover with the self-tapping screws removed earlier.
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