Cub Cadet 3X 30 inch HD Operation Manual - Page 26

3. Roll auger belt off engine pulley. See Figure 4-12. Figure 4-12 4. Carefully pivot the unit up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 5. Remove frame cover from underside of unit by removing self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure 4-4. 6. Loosen and remove shoulder bolt (a) which acts as a belt keeper and unhook the spring (b) from the frame. See Figure 4-13. Auger Belt Replacement (300 Series) 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. 2. Remove the safety key to prevent accidental starting. 3. Remove the self-tapping screw (a) shown in Figure 4-15, and press the plastic tabs (b) to release the belt cover (c). Pull the belt cover (c) up and out from around the engine and chute assembly. Set it aside and save. (a) (c) (b) Figure 4-15 4. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Remove the belt keeper (a). See Figure 4-16. Return the snow thrower to its upright position to complete the following steps. (a) (b) NOTE: Multi-speed unit shown. Figure 4-13 7. Remove belt from around auger pulley, and slip it between support bracket and auger pulley. See Figure 4-14. (a) Figure 4-14 NOTE: Engaging auger control will ease removal and reinstallation of belt. 8. Replace auger belt by following instructions in reverse order. NOTE: Make sure to reinstall shoulder bolt (a) and reconnect spring to frame after installing a replacement auger belt. Refer to Figure 4-13. 9. After replacing auger belt, perform Auger Control test in Assembly & Set-Up section (page 16). Figure 4-16 5. Slip the front auger belt (a) off of the engine pulley (b), pushing it forward and rolling in off of the engine pulley (b). See Figure 4-17. (b) (a) Figure 4-17 6. Squeeze the auger control bail to release the auger brake, which is the tab that holds the belt onto the auger pulley. Remove the belt. 7. Replace auger belt by following instructions in reverse order. 8. After replacing auger belt, perform Auger Control test in Assembly & Set-Up section (page 16). Drive Belt Replacement (500, 600 and 800 Series) NOTE: See your authorized service dealer to have drive belt replaced or contact Customer Support. Drive Belt Replacement (300 Series) 1. Remove the auger belt as instructed on page 26. 2. Remove the spring (a) that connects the transmission to a bolt on the engine frame. See Figure 4-18. (b) (a) (d) (c) Figure 4-18 NOTE: It may be easier to first remove the flange lock nut, then use needlenosed pliers to firmly grip spring and remove from bolt. 3. Pivot the transmission (b) forward to release pressure on the drive belt (c). Remove drive belt (c) from transmission pulley (d). 4. Remove the drive belt (a) from around the engine pulley (b), and away from the unit. See Figure 4-19. (b) (a) Figure 4-19 26 Section 4- Product Care