How to Replace Belts on a Snowblower
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2024
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Today we'll be replacing both the drive and auger belt on a Craftsman 944.520630 snowblower.
Auger Belt: 408007 or 532408007 or STENS 258-038 (5/8"x38")
Drive Belt: 419744 or 532419744 (1/2"x34.5")
We decided to use a Kevlar belt for the auger, as it will last longer than a standard belt.
Follow the steps in this video, and your machine will be back up and running again!
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Just WOW. Why can't more people make videos like yours? This was EXCELLENT. Clear. Concise. You know the names of the parts. Well lit. Easy to understand. Good audio. I learned something. SUBSCRIBED.
Just replaced both belts and a shear bolt on one axle in record time, thanks to your great video. Thanks again!
Thank you very, very much for this video. I knew I had a problem with the impeller's belt in mine but had no idea how to approach it; your video both helped me identify exactly what the problem was (slipped belt in this case, one of the belt guards had come loose in the front half), but also the start to finish of opening it up, replacing the belt and fixing everything up. Definitely saved a lot of hassle and probably some of my sanity. Thank you again!
16:22 "This may be the most difficult part if doing it by yourself. - Amen. Thank you for the amazingly clear and concise instructions. I found your video when I came in defeated unable to reattach the two sides of the snow blower after the auger belt change, I searched a ton of videos that skipped past that part. Within 15 minutes of watching your video my blower is back together. Thank you!
Perfect video , wish I had found it a few years ago though . Figured all this out when I blew an impeller bearing a few years ago . Then blew another one had to do it all over again , and added a flat bar that I heated and bent to go from the housing to the worm gear housing to stop it from flexing . Just going over my blower for the coming season and finally found a video that has my exact machine . Looking for belts , thanks 🙏 great channel . Have a merry Christmas 🎅 everyone
Very nice video. Picked up a Snow Blower off the curb. The guy said it needed a belt change but everything else was OK. A 1997 Craftsman 22 inch 5 horse model. Going to give it to grandson to move snow next winter and earn some money. He is shoveling now so he will enjoy this tool. They live in northern Iowa. Thank You for doing these video's very helpful. I'm 75 yrs old and a tinker DIYer.
Thanks for watching! I have lots of videos on a bunch of equipment and some informational videos as well. Consider subscribing as I upload weekly!
Best EXPLANATORY video ever- Thanks a lot. Each word is followed by an action. No Bs, No reality type show, No kardashians, No waist of time. You should be a book writer or be an actor! Seriously. I had the same problem with my Brigg & Stratton snow blower but couldn't understand the cause. It was working normal and with lots of power but not throwing the snow as it should. Watched many videos here on TH-cam but just got confused and frustrated until I watched this one. Ordered the OEM part and installed it in 45 minutes. Thanks to your video.
Thanks for watching!
I have the same snowblower. I wish I had watched your video before I changed mine. This is much easier than what I did 🤣: I removed the auger idler arm and the drive plate just rocks forward. Then when I put the idler arm back in, I had to figure out which hole to put the pin from the control rod back in, I found it was all rusty and treated it with wd40 to remove the rust and then fluid film to protect it. Wiped it down after with a dry paper towel so nothing would drip, and made sure no lubricant would get near the drive belt path. Still looks like it's only a couple years old and the label says 2005. Hope to keep it running as long as possible. Treating that machine well is better than paying for a new one and I have fun maintaining it.
I replaced the belts on a snapper and a mury snow blower and I split the machine completely . Didn't know it could be done as you did it. Thanks from Virginia for the lesson.
Thanks for watching!
Very good video, thank you so much. Had my first major snowfall after replacing both belts on my 22year old d Craftsman blower and adjusting the tensioner spring. Man, it is like new in fact possibly better than new. I have never seen it throw snow this far. Thank you!
Great video! The close up camera detail helped me figure out that the previous owner had hooked the idler arm spring in the wrong spot causing the drive belt to slip. The manual doesn't even show where the spring is supposed to hook into! Used your technique to replace both belts while i was at it. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
I've checked out a few videos on changing the auger belt and yours is by far the best. Excellent step by step instructions, tips and explanations. I was able to change out my auger belt in under 30 minutes. Thanks so much!!!
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
For a one person operation making this two belt change, i was impressed with how smooth it went. As usual for EP smooth and to the point step by step tutorial.
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This was perfect. I couldn't figure out how to get the idle tension rod to keep the belt tight, somewhere around 11:30 you gave a tip to remove the tension spring, that was my issue, mine was removed and I didn't even realize it. Saved me bringing it into the shop, thanks so much.
The best of all snowblower repairs beats out all the wanna-be pros. Audio-video=Exccelent. No shakes on video=Excellent. Should have left an address you'd get lots of customers. guaranteed.
You saved me! I have the same snowblower and have been putting off fixing it until today, when there two feet of heavy snow and I absolutely need it... got the belts, did what you did and worked on the first go (within 1 hour)!!!
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
I used your video today to replace my auger and drive belts. Works like a new machine again. Thanks for the great video and also for putting things in practical terms.
Thanks for watching, glad it helped!
Great video and the only one that helped me with my 20 year old 27" model. There's no way to get a new belt on without splitting the unit and believe I tried!
Thank you!
WOW!!! Man, thanks so much for posting this great video! I've been racking my brain for 3 days now trying to figure out WHY my new auger belt is so dang tight that the auger spins constantly with the engine running. My 2015 Husqvarna 12/28 is IDENTICAL to this Craftsman, only orange lol. So, I'm thinking my mistake is when I put the new auger belt on, I'm looping it OVER that bottom brake lol. SO, I found this great video and watched at work while I manned a machine haha. Even with the sound off, I was able to see my problem now. Your video was the best and one of the most detailed and informative I've watched on this subject! Now I'm confident I can take it apart for the THIRD time and fix my issue. Great video! Thanks for it
Thanks for watching, good luck!
Very detailed tutorial, great job. As you stated, you may as well do both while you are already in there, saving the customer money, more downtime, and frustration.
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, clear and concise directions. Thanks.
Unfortunately I too had to separate my Simplicity to replace auger belt. One small tip - don't loosen the bottom bolts too much otherwise the two halves will separate, not just pivot on the lower bolts. Lesson learned the hard way as I thought the bolts were in a hole, not a slot. Overall not as bad as I expected and was anticipating.
I changed out auger belt before I saw this. And now am doing both belts with 1/4 the work THANKS
Very useful. Serious and quick with no stupid music or "entertaining" jabber. You could give a how to class on How To.
Best video so far on the subject. I am going home to tackle this tonight. I'll let you know. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
PROFESSIONALY WELL DONE. CLEAR VIEWS, GREAT PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS!
Great video! I have the 27" model which is very similar. Everything installed as you stated, including the tweeks and tricks mentioned, however my belt was slightly thicker than the original and I had a hard time getting it into the bottom groove of the auger pulley. Once in though, it worked like a charm.
Glad to hear, thanks for watching!
My craft man snow blower the starter loose the screws what size screws do I need. Can u help thank in advance
@Eliminator Performance definitely, and good work on both the snowblower and the videos, its not easy doing it all yourself.
I have a Poulan Pro PR624ES (I think it's a 2008-2009) and I keep slipping the drive belt, I've gone through 3 new ones and the 1 that slipped off, and at $30/belt it's getting crazy. I just picked up BOTH idler and auger tensioners and replaced those as well as the springs on the brackets. I also swapped out those 2 crappie screw/bolts that hold the auger on with 2 regular bolts, then on the outside I put a washer, crush washer, another washer then a nut and finally a 2nd safety nut because I had issues with the auger belt slipping off last year and it was because of the movement of the auger assembly moving left and right and you snowblowed. I just did a hour test run, 4 parking spots, around 2 of my 3 barns and its holding, but I will know for sure tomorrow as I have a 1/8 mile long driveway and my plow truck can't make it the while way so I spend about 3 hours with the snowblower on the drive, around the sidewalks and garage. So if you have any other tips I can try if it slips off again tomorrow, please let me know, I also checked the bearings, chains (I bought an extra set while I was at the shop yesterday (its a 156 mile trip there and back, so you don't want to forget), I also checked everything you did and changed the oil a second time for good measure. I still should get some of that Nickel Anti-Seize you mentioned as I have been using the silicon spray lubricant my mechanic friend uses, and seeing as he's the shop that anybody in a 200 mile radius wants to go to (right now he's booked solid until May 2nd) and finally I use "lightweight gear oil in the augers transaxle, should I flush it and put that other stuff in that you mentioned?
I've got it down to 11 Minutes to take everything apart, remove and replace both belts and reassemble.
EXCELLENT. This is one of the best videos I ever watched. Vey detailed and informative. Thank you very much
It's a good explanation for my Craftsman snowblower belt replacement thanks again.
Excellent video, used it to change the belts on my 9.5/29.5 Craftsman snowblower, thanx again job would have been a bear without your vid.
25 years and counting. I guess I'll have to replace belts someday. Now I know how to do it. Thanks!
25 YEARS!!! WOW. I can’t go a single season. What’s your secret?
@@TinCupChalice40 he lives in Florida!
What a great instructional video, cheers very helpful..
Probably the best video on TH-cam ..... very thorough and I’ll be changing my belts on my Ariens 1128 hopefully within the hour!! Thanks for the tips!!
Thanks for watching!
We really appreciate the insight, our 12 year old belt broke. We are going to fix it today, love our craftsman snowblower!
Finally after 19 years my 2002 Snow Thrower (I say Snow Blower)haha 11 hp 30inch electric start model 536.881113 went on vacation. It’s going to be the first time looking at the belts. Let’s see what I find??? Thanks for the video. Ps. No complaints from me after 19 yrs of good service.
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Thank you!! Although my model is slightly different, I was able to perform the belt replacement on my unit applying what I learned from your video! Just in time for the storm coming tonight!
Hello from Owen Sound, ONTARIO. I burnt and broke a auger belt. The auger was frozen surprised me. Anyway thanks for doing the video. 44 inch belt from Home depot just arrived. MTD belt $20.32 tax included. Im only doing the 1 belt. Im my own fixer.
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clearly shot; excellent enunciation; excellent sound; well done! thank you.
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Perfect. Seems the body and mechanical is identical to a Husqvarna ST 261E 2011. Was struggling a bit with drive belt now wanting to get past the clutch plate. But you had the drive gear in a better position.
Thanks for the video! i really needed to understand how to set the lever for the auger. Great presentation!
Glad it helped!
@@EliminatorPerformance so now it's ready for next winter! Spring is here! 🌞
Nice video with clear concise instructions. Thanks.
Incredible video, great explanations and tricks. You saved me time and money!
Great Video!!! Used this to change my belts. All the info was spot on for my model. Thanks!!!
Another great presentation loaded with detail. Thanks again.
Congrats on 30k!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. I have a Poulan Pro, but the Craftsman in your video looks identical to mine in the auger and engine belt area. Very helpful.
I don't know the machine, but I can't understand Dan's explanation, but he really explains it in detail.😄😄
It is always fun to watch someone else work on a snowblower. Bruce. (I changed my channel name)
Nice! Time for a sign! Thanks for watching Bruce!
I have a Husqvarna 1130SB (2008) and it looks identical to this Craftsman. This helped a lot!
thanks I will be tackling this today.Its always harder doing this outside in the cold
Yes definitely nice to have a warm garage
I have an MTD 30" snowblower that needs a new auger belt. Attempting to put the belt into the big auger pulley ran into 1 rod type belt keeper on each side of the big pulley and those were not made to move, making the belt install nearly impossible without being very rough on the belt. To make that part of the job very tough is aggravated by not being able to pivot the 2 sectioned parts of the machine anymore than about 2 in. apart at the top. Also the pivoting point for the tensioning bracket for the idler pulley is allowing dirt and /or ice to impair movement. This machine is a newer model than what you use for your demo but its design maybe cheaper for MTD but surely is no improvement on previous models.
And it was a good belt change video to again reference at a later day when the need arises. Thanks for that friend.
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Yo yo this video will come in handy for this time of year. However in the UK we don't get any snow.. stay safe mate
No snow here Sir Mick.
Happy Holidays from the OLD MAN at EP Mick hope you and the family have a great New Year
@@waynestefinashen239 hi brother.. wishes to you and yours too.. stay safe mate and all the best
Lived in Syresham in Northamptonshire for 2 years in the 1980s. We had snow!
Congrats on 30k subs !!! Another great video. Thanks for the detail.
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Thank you for your great and thouough belt replacement. Great job!
Super handy video Jake. I have 2 family members with Craftsman I look after. Thanks and Merry Xmas.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video,explained very well, I was wondering why not take the one nut off where the cables are held on to the frame and then the chute could come right off with the back half?
I get in a habit of not taking off what I don't absolutely need to, saves time and usually frustration if I brake an old rusty bolt, or strip a nut etc.
This is the proper way but I was able to replace my belts on my MTD by going through the belly pan while the SB was in the service position. Did not have to break the two halves.
Thanks again for the help. I was working on a Snow King.I would like someone to do me a favour. If ever you meet the Enginer that designed that machine could you beat the living daylights out of him . There is no clearance on anything.The new belts were tough to go back on.cheers ...
Sometimes I feel like that too lol thanks for watching David, glad it helped!
I'm going to Go Ahead and give this video a thumbs up! Thanks
Awesome, thank you!
Great video. Good explanations and good camera work.
That's for watching!
Able to change the drive and auger belt on my 14 year old Ariens snow blower and perform other needed maintenance after watching your videos. Thank you very much. I found it odd no kevlar auger belt is offered for my machine.
Thanks for watching! Check this video out, it may help you find a suitable Aramid or Kevlar replacement! th-cam.com/video/MIzA-cnc9GI/w-d-xo.html
@@EliminatorPerformance Thank you, I'll check that out.
Appreciate this video! Happy holidays to you!
Excellent presentation. Very useful clip. I have 27 inch craftsman snow blower. It leaks oil at the bottom of the engine. How to fix it? Thanks.
Thanks for watching, could be a loose drain tube, or a leaking sump gasket, or leaking crankshaft seal. It's hard to say without seeing it.
Thanks, this video helped a bunch! Liked and subscribed!
nice video, we just got a dumping of snow here in ontario canada!
Hey thanks for stopping by Dony, love your vids! Not sure why I was unsubscribed from your channel, seems to be happening quite a bit. Cheers from Southern Ontario!
@@EliminatorPerformance hi from Muskoka!
When i was a youngster my dad and i would go fishing for a week at Joe's Cabins at 3 Mile Lake in Huntsville.
Wow! Great job explaining in this video. It's really going to help me fix mine when needed.. EP HAS GOT ME THROUGH SOME TOUGH JAMS.. P.S LOVE THAT CHAIR.. I have 2 similar ones.. merry Christmas 🎅
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the process was well explained and I thank you
Thanks for watching!
Très bien expliqué, video très clair visuellement
Many thanks. Very well done.
Replaced both my drive and auger belts with kevlar belts. Both belts were less than 1/2 the price of OEM rubber belts and will last probably 3 × longer, was really a no brainer.
That was a great informative video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Eliminator Performance - Yes great informative video - Thanks
I’ve heard that you can get better snow throw distance by upgrading your belt. Is that true?
Usually there's 2 upgrades, either the rubber impeller modification, which helps to throw snow further. Or the dual belt upgrade, which is when you install a dual pulley system, allowing you run 2 impeller belts. This helps to limit belt slip by increasing the amount of surface area the belts are engaging the pulleys.
I changed the oil in my blower had only one snow storm after that , winter is now 9 months away should i change the oil again before next winter or will the synthetic oil i put in my blower still be good next winter,
Oil is fine when left sitting, but dirty oil sitting will allow all the small fine debris to settle, best to let sit with clean oil!
@@EliminatorPerformance thank you.
great video, thanks I will be changing my belts, and your video is very well made....
You’re so easy to follow! Thanks so much. Do you have a particular place you prefer to order your belts from. I live in Lindsay, Ontario.
I have a 20 something Craftsman snow blower and I'm thinking of buying a new one what would you suggest for a replacement one
Ariens professional series are really good
Great vid...question....are most belts same size? I haven't seen any discussion on different sizes.
No they're usually different size. For instance the drive belt is usually shorter than the auger belt. But usually the same width. Occasionally I'll see a snowblower with a 5/8" auger belt and 1/2" drive belt, with different lengths.
My Dad has a Huskee Snowblower and the Auger Belt melted through the plastic Housing. The Belt was replaced as well as the control Cable. The Auger is still not running and at a quick inspection it still seems to be too close to the housing and will continue rubbing. Any Suggestions?
Is the toro power max HD 1232 worth getting or should I avoid? I have a 200 yrd gravel driveway, no slope and can get anywhere from a light dusting to 18” of snow in a 24 hr period. I need something reliable due to the fact I have to do all repairs. Nearest village is over an hrs drive. My old blower came with the place . it’s an old snapper with a 350cc , and is really beat up. Too much gone on it . Needs to be completely rebuilt.
Toro Powermax, Simplicity Select or Ariens Deluxe/Platinum are great choices
@@EliminatorPerformance thanks
@@EliminatorPerformance one more question . Hydraulic drive, or the traditional slip disk? Trying to decide between the power max 1428 and the power max 1232. Different drive systems. Watching videos are confusing me . There talking about fixed six speeds compared to variable speed? That’s where I’m getting confused. Which one is easier for maintenance?
Great video. Great job - VERY WELL DONE!!!
Many thanks, having a nearly identical 11 year old Poulan Pro machine I just replaced the auger drive belt that was slipping with an OEM replacement but it still slips and appears simply too long, have you run across this? I adjusted the idler pulley to the max but it still slips and the auger won't throw the snow very far and binds up the shoot, it's obvious that the belt is just too loose.
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Merry Christmas from Louisiana.
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Great video. Thanks. Very helpful information.
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Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Definitely helpful
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Great and helpfull video. Greetings from Finland.
Cheers from Ontario Canada!
@@EliminatorPerformance My blower stopped working just when i was ending my cleaning session, allthought got finished it, and I was quite pissed off by that.Your video however made my day and I'm going to start repairing maneuvers according to Your advise. Thanks once More.
Nice job on the video. Thanks .. some good advice.
thank you! this walked me right the job.
Do you recommend chains for a blower? Don't want to damage the drive?
Tire chains work great!
Thanks
Excellent !! I have the 1350 Craftsman series which is very similar.
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umm isn't there another way to do this other than splitting in half ie remove belly pan by tilting snow blower forwards then full access to belts?
Sometimes you can't do that because they make the impeller pulley too close to the drive plate
Excellent video. Very much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I put new belts on today. When I tested it, as soon as started it started to walk away even with drive handle in off position. the belt doesn't seem to tight. I can spin it by hand. Should I just let it wear the belt a bit when I use it again or adjust the tension rod. It is pretty sloppy when the handle is disengaged, so thought it would be fine. So I am thinking its just the new belt.
The friction disc cable or linkage is probably too tight, if you flip the unit onto it's front end, you should be able to spin the wheels freely
@@EliminatorPerformance It doesn't free wheel unless I pull up on the 2 red handles like yours under grips.
@@billdeller2029 your friction disc may be engaged to the drive plate, it's only supposed to do that when you engage the drive lever. The 2 power steering triggers freewheel the axle, so I'd look into servicing that. Probably needs lube
@@EliminatorPerformance First time doing any work on blower, so not sure what I am looking for.
i want to replace a drive belt and auger belt on a real old snowblower. Not even sure of the make but it could be a BayCrest. I can't read the writing on the belts. Now I measure the belts to be about 39" on the outside. Now do I have to compensate for the stretching of the old belts? One website says to take 2" off the outside measurement of the old belts. What is your recommendation? Thanks. Love your website. I always check your site before I start doing repairs on small engines.
Hi, l have been offered a snow blower that need a drive belt replacement. The belt got broken while in use. Does this have any effect on the engine? Thanks.
No, the engine pulley will burn through the belt. Replace the belt and you should be good to go!
I ordered a belt off Amazon and just noticed it said drive belt. I need the auger drive belt. It's the same part number I need and size is the same. Do you think I'm good??
Auger belts are usually, but not always raw edge. You should try to see what type of belt the OEM (original) belt is, and if yours is the same length you'll be fine!
How do you tighten up the auger belts on a Sears Craftsman 27 inch snowblower
Try moving in the idler pulley; th-cam.com/video/jSqgXd3eZQ4/w-d-xo.html
I am working on a friends snow blower. Very similar to thjs one. Same mechanics. can’t seem to loosen the tension on the idlers to stop the auger from rotation. It’s like the idler arm won’t retract enough even with the lever rod slack. What would cause this?
You could remove the nut holding the shute rotation cables above the cover. It will give you more access room with the shute out of the way.
Good video. One question, since you were replacing the belts, rather than go through the steps to take them off , why not cut them?
Sometimes I need to measure them because I don't have a part number, so I usually don't cut them. A lot of times you also need to know how to get them on, and taking them off shows you the path. Cutting them doesn't show you what you need to take off.
Need details on how to adjust friction wheel after replacing rubber on wheel
I liked this video the best. Thanks for the help
Thanks for watching!