DR Power 30 Snow Thrower - Manual (Page 32)

28 DR ® SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT
Removing and Replacing the Drive Belt
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Check the Belt for proper orientation and wear (Figure 17) after the first four (4) hours of operation.
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Check the Belt for wear when replacing the Shear-Bolt.
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Replace the Belt if you notice reduced performance and/or Belt slippage.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION: STOP THE ENGINE, SET THE
PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE(S), KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S).
Tool Needed:
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1/2" Wrench or Socket
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9/16" Box Wrench
1. Using a 1/2" Wrench or Socket, remove the four (4) Bolts that retain the Belt Cover (Figure 6 on page
13) and remove the Cover.
2. Using a 9/16" Box Wrench on the Tension Pulley Nut (Figure 7 on page 13 ), pull on the Wrench to release
the tension and remove the old Belt from the Pulleys (Figure 8 on page 13).
3. Locate the new Drive Belt and install it on the Engine Pulley below the Power Unit (Figure 6 on page 13).
4. Using a 9/16" Box Wrench on the Tension Pulley Nut (Figure 7 on page 13 ), pull on the Wrench to release the
tension to install the Belt on the Tensioner Pulley (Figure 8 on page 13). Make sure that the V-Belt is not
twisted and fits into the V-groove on the Pulley.
NOTE: Make sure that you position the Belt away from any protrusions.
5. Route the V-belt around the Drive Pulley, Tension Pulley, and Idler Pulley (Figure 8 on page 13) , and then
ease the Tension Pulley back into position with the Wrench.
6. Reinstall the Belt Cover and secure in place using the four (4) Belt Cover Retaining Bolts. Tighten the
Bolts using a 1/2" Wrench or Socket (Figure 6 on page 13).
Figure 17
V-Belt properly oriented
in pulley grooves.
Check for Belt wear
(cracking or fraying)