Cub Cadet 1X 221 LHP 1X 221 HP Operator's Manual - Page 16

Service 7 Replacing Belt 1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. 2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. 3. Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place. 4. Remove the belt cover by removing the three hex washer screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame. See Figure 7-1. To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Figure 7-3: Drive Pulley Idler Pulley Hex Lock Screw Belt Keeper Auger Pulley Flange Nut Figure 7-3 NOTE: Installing the belt and belt cover may be easier if the auger control is squeezed against the upper handle. 1. Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler pulley. See Figure 7-3. Hex Washer Screw Figure 7-1 2. Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley and slide the pulley back on to the auger shaft. It may be necessary to push down on the idler pulley to get the auger pulley under the belt keeper. 5. Remove the flange nut that secures the auger pulley to the 3. Replace the flange nut and tighten securely. auger shaft. See Figure 7-2. 4. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier. 5. Remove the board from the auger and chute. 6. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull. 7. If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed. CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled. 8. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before re-installing. Auger Shaft Auger Pulley Flange Nut 6. 16 Figure 7-2 Remove the auger pulley and the belt.