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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairTroy-Bilt Snowblower Drive Belt Replacement #954-04050A
Troy-Bilt Snowblower Drive Belt Replacement #954-04050A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$28.99Estimated Savings
$112.5001:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt (or v-belt) on a Troy-Bilt snowblower. The most common reasons for replacing the drive belt are when the drive belt is worn-out or damaged or when the auger won’t turn.
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools needed: socket wrench
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools needed: socket wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before beginning this procedure, be sure to remove the snowblower’s start key from the ignition.
2
To replace the drive belt, your first step is to remove the three screws securing the belt cover and pull the cover off.
3
Next, use a support to secure the auger.
4
Then use an 11/16th inch socket to remove the nut securing the auger pulley.
5
Remove the washers.
6
Release the brake and pull the auger pulley off along with the old belt if still intact.
7
Install the new drive belt by looping the belt onto the auger pulley.
8
Align the opposite end of the belt under the idler and onto the drive pulley then replace the auger pulley on the hub.
9
Replace the washers.
10
Thread the nut to secure the auger pulley and tighten with the socket.
11
Make sure the belt is seated properly.
12
Remove the support.
13
Reposition the belt cover and secure it with the screws.
14
With the new drive belt in place you can now return the start key to the ignition.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt (or v-belt) on a Troy-Bilt snowblower. The most common reasons for replacing the drive belt are when the drive belt is worn-out or damaged or when the auger won’t turn.
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools needed: socket wrench
All of the information for this drive belt replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Yard-Man, Huskee
Tools needed: socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before beginning this procedure, be sure to remove the snowblower’s start key from the ignition.
2
To replace the drive belt, your first step is to remove the three screws securing the belt cover and pull the cover off.
3
Next, use a support to secure the auger.
4
Then use an 11/16th inch socket to remove the nut securing the auger pulley.
5
Remove the washers.
6
Release the brake and pull the auger pulley off along with the old belt if still intact.
7
Install the new drive belt by looping the belt onto the auger pulley.
8
Align the opposite end of the belt under the idler and onto the drive pulley then replace the auger pulley on the hub.
9
Replace the washers.
10
Thread the nut to secure the auger pulley and tighten with the socket.
11
Make sure the belt is seated properly.
12
Remove the support.
13
Reposition the belt cover and secure it with the screws.
14
With the new drive belt in place you can now return the start key to the ignition.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
V-Belt
$28.99
Total$0.00
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