Installing Belt Drive Module


D100 Series and Prior Machines Only

  1. GXT003456
    GXT003456-UN-20FEB17

    A - Nut, M10

    B - Hanger Bracket, Front

    C - Carriage Bolt, M10X25

    Remove and retain nut (A) from rear of front hanger bracket (B).


  2. Replace carriage bolt (C) with longer one from bag of parts.

  3. Repeat for other side.

  4. Position belt drive module assembly under machine.

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    GXT003458-UN-27FEB17

    A - Assembly, Belt Drive Module

    B - Pin, Lift Arm

    Align and install belt drive module assembly (A) to lift arm pins (B).


  6. GXT003459
    GXT003459-UN-20FEB17

    A - Rail, Frame

    B - Carriage Bolt, M10x30

    C - Hanger Bracket, Front

    D - Nut, M10

    Align and install frame rail (A) to carriage bolt (B) at rear of front hanger bracket (C).


  7. Loosely install previously removed nut (D) onto carriage bolt.

  8. Repeat for other side.

  9. Tighten all nuts to 55 N·m (40 lb·ft).

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    GXT003461-UN-27FEB17

    A - Washer

    B - Spring Pin

    Install washer (A) and spring pin (B) to lift arm pin as shown.


  11. Repeat for other side.


E100 Series+ Machines Only

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    GXT003467-UN-07APR17

    Manual Belt Drive Module Shown

    A - Belt Drive Module

    B - Pin, Lift Arm

    C - Carriage Bolt, M10x25

    D - Nut, M10

    E - Washer

    F - Spring Pin

    Align and install belt drive module (A) to lift arm pins (B).


  2. Install carriage bolt (C) from square hole on machine frame through square hole in rear of belt drive module.

  3. Install nut (D) onto carriage bolt and tighten nut to 55 N·m (40 lb·ft).

  4. Repeat for other side.

  5. Reinstall washer (E) and spring pin (F) from removed lift arms.

  6. Repeat for other side.


Machines with Manual PTO

  1. GXT003336
    GXT003336-UN-02FEB17

    A - Spring, PTO Engagement

    B - Tension Arm

    C - Cable, PTO Engagement

    D - Bracket

    E - Spring Pin

    Install PTO engagement spring (A) into hole on tension arm (B).


  2. Install PTO engagement cable (C) into bracket (D) on drive belt module with spring pin (E).

  3. Cycle PTO engagement lever on machine dash to verify tension arm operation.


Installing Drive Belt

  1. Bring machine into alignment with snowblower. Do not attach snowblower at this time.

  2. Remove two belt guide nuts (A) and belt guide (B) from snowblower.

    NOTE: Belt guide arrives from manufacturer uninstalled.

  3. PY35566
    PY35566-UN-16MAY17

    A - Nut, Belt Guide

    B - Guide, Belt

    C - Drive Belt

    D - Pulley, Snowblower

    Route drive belt (C) around snowblower pulley (D).


  4. Reinstall belt guide to snowblower with two nuts.


Install Snowblower Housing to Hitch

  1. PY35571
    PY35571-UN-16MAY17

    A - L-pin

    B - Pin, Welded

    C - Hitch Channel

    Pull L-pins (A) and rotate clockwise into channels in pin brackets.


  2. Lower snowblower hitch to down position, so that lock pin engages with bottom wedge of left hand mounting bracket. Verify that lock pin is fully engaged.

  3. Lift snowblower and engage welded pins (B) into channel in hitch (C).

  4. Rotate L-pins counter-clockwise out of channels in pin brackets.

  5. Verify both L-pins engage into the holes in the snowblower. Raise or lower the snowblower housing slightly to complete this step.

  6. Raise snowblower to transport position, so that lock pin engages. Verify that lock pin is fully engaged.


Install Chute Control

  1. GXT003424
    GXT003424-UN-06JAN17

    Components removed for better view.

    A - Assembly, Control Bracket

    B - Carriage Bolt, M6x45

    Open hood.


  2. Position chute control bracket (A) on console and install carriage bolt (B). Install M6 serrated lockwasher, M6.4 washer, and M6 wingnut on carriage bolt from underneath hood. Tighten securely.

  3. Install M6 serrated lock washer and wing nut onto carriage bolt from underside of console. Tighten wing nut.

    CAUTION: Avoid injury! Snowblower rotating parts may continue to rotate if primary drive belt tension is improperly adjusted.

    Inspect snowblower rotating parts and adjust primary drive belt tension if necessary.


Route Drive Belt

  1. Install drive belt to machine, Manual PTO models:

    GXT003494
    GXT003494-UN-05OCT17

    Electric PTO installation shown, manual similar.

    C - Drive Belt

    E - Pulley, Machine PTO

    F - Hole, 10 mm (3/8 in) Square

    G - Tension Arm

    1. Verify PTO engagement lever is in the disengaged position.

    2. From right side of machine, route drive belt (C) around machine PTO pulley (E) and inside belt guides.

    3. With machine off, cycle PTO engagement lever from disengaged to engaged position and back to disengaged position. Verify drive belt tension increases with lever in engaged position and decreases in the disengaged position. Disengage PTO lever.

      NOTE: The belt drive is a low tension system. Do not be alarmed by low belt tension.


  2. Install drive belt to machine, Electric PTO models:

    1. From right side of machine, insert 10 mm (3/8 in) socket drive into square hole (F) in tension arm (G).

    2. Rotate tension arm counterclockwise toward front of machine.

    3. Route drive belt (C) around PTO pulley (E) and inside belt guides.

    4. Relieve tension on tension arm and remove socket drive from tension arm.

    5. Verify drive belt tensions onto pulleys.

  3. Verify drive belt twist is no greater than 180 degrees.

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