Troy-Bilt 31AE6GKF500 Benutzerhandbuch

To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, 
proceed as follows:
1.  Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the 

engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See 
Figure 6-4.

2.  Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a 

piece of plastic under the gas cap.

3.  Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so 

that it rests on the auger housing. See Figure 6-5.

4.  Remove the frame cover from the underside of the 

snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws 
which secure it. See Figure 6-5.

5.  a. Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the 

right. See Figure 6-9.

  b. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
  c.  Lift the drive belt off engine pulley.
6.  Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction 

wheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure 6-10.

7  Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.

If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control 
engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-
ment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may 
need to be replaced. 

NOTE: Special tools are required and several com-
ponents must be removed and in order to replace the 
snow thrower’s friction wheel rubber. See an authorized 
Service Dealer to have the friction wheel rubber 
replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on 
page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual.

To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as follows:
1.  Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap and 

tighten securely.

2.  Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so 

that it rests on the auger housing. See Figure 6-5.

3.  Remove the frame cover from the underside of the 

snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws 
which secure it. See Figure 6-5.

4.  Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or 

cracking. See Figure 6-11.

NEVER replace the 
auger shear pins with 
standard hex pins. 
Any damage to the 
auger gearbox or 
other components 
as a result of failing 
to do so will NOT be 
covered by your snow 
thrower’s warranty.

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