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  #44637 Posted 1 Year, 9 Months ago
Bry0523
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I have a MTD Yard machine 2 storke snowblower. Was using it and all of a sudden the auger stopped (stopped blowing snow) while holding down the auger control handle. I opened the belt cover and removed a broken belt with ridges on it. Is this a Auger belt? can I replace myself? Received quotes for $150 and over to repair. Anyone have experience with this repair/machine?
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  #44646 Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago
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Hi Bry0523, welcome to the forum


1. remove the cover,
2. release the engagement lever,
3. remove the belt


Hope this answers your question
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  #44652 Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago
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the engagement lever is the lever that a spring is connected to? After replacing the belt, does the tension have to be adjusted?
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  #44663 Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago
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Yes, that's it.
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  #44676 Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago
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Just 2 more questions. I have the belt on. Do the ridges on the belt go facing down and should there be a little slack on the belt?

Post edited by: Bry0523, at: 2008/02/26 22:35
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  #44681 Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago
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The answer to that would be to try the snowblower manually (not turning it on, but turning it with your hands and take care they don't get caught, obviously) - that way it is easier to check that out
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