MTD 310-430A - Manual (Page 17)

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MAINTENANCE
SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of
the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should
be checked periodically and replaced when
necessary.
To remove shave plate, remove the csrriage bolts,
lock washers and hex nuts which attach it to the
snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave
plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are
to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage
bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which
attach them to the snow thrower. Reassemble
new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts,
belleville washers (cupped side goes against skid
shoes) and hex nuts.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
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Remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and ground. Drain gaso­
line from the fuel tank, or place a
piece of plastic film underneath
the gas cap to prevent gasoline from
leaking.
Remove the belt keeper by removing the self­
tapping screw shown in figure 36. A 9/16”
wrench is required.
FIGURE 36.
3. Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests
on the auger housing and drift cutters.
4. Remove bottom cover. First remove the two
self-tapping screws shown in figure 36 with a
Va” wrench. Then lift cover out from the slots
in the frame. See figure 37.
To remove and replace either the auger drive belt
or the drive belt, proceed with the following
instructions.
1. Remove the three self-tapping screws from
the belt cover using a 7/16” wrench. See
figure 35.
I§elf -Tapping
' Screw
Belt Cover
FIGURE 35.
FIGURE 37.
5. Remove the large shoulder bolt which acts as
a belt keeper by removing the hex nut and lock
washer on the outside of the frame assembly.
A 9/16” wrench is required. See figure 38.
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