QuestionHey i have just acquired a snowflite snowblower from my dad and i tried using it this morn and everytime i go to engage the auger the drive belt slips off the pulley. now i looked underneath it and the shaft that the pulley runs on has shifted over and i cant get it back over. i am not sure of the model # or serial # since the sticker seems to be wore off.
AnswerHello Devon Howe:
>>Sorry for the Delay, this Question was Located in the Question Pool.
>>Generally the identification tag is on a part of the unit that, even after years of use, rarely needs replacement. For most of MTD (includes Troy Bilt) power equipment, these tags are approximately 2" by 3" in size. They also have the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed across the bottom. For hand held product, the tag is normally white and approximately 1" by 1/2" in size. Hand held i.d. tags are normally on an aluminum portion of the engine, somewhat set into the unit to protect the label from wear. (A bar code will also be on this tag.) Riding mower tags are located on the underside of the seat. For walk behind mowers this tag is found either on the deck or on the rear door of rear discharge units. Tiller model and serial tags are generally on the tine housing. **The model and serial tags for two-stage snow throwers are located on the bottom of the main gear housing which is often called the belly pan, while single stage snow thrower tags are next to the key and primer. For other products like log splitters, chipper shredders and edgers, tags can be found on the frame or main housing.**
>>General Power Equipment was the Parent Company of Atlas Power Equipment, Lawn Chief, Snow Chief and Wheeler. They All Became MTD.
You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Unit at this Site Addy, http://www.buymtdonline.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home_YardMan_10101_19502_-... and Select the Shop Online Parts Look Up. Then Select the Model Tab. Then Select the OEM (MTD) and Enter the Model Numbers. Then Double Click on the Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Unit you Wish to View.
>>If you Locate the Model Numbers and have Trouble Locating a Breakdown/IPL, then Send me the Model Numbers and I may be able to Locate the Breakdown/IPL for you.
>>Are you Sure the Shaft has Shifted and that the Pulley has Not Moved on the Shaft? Look for a Set Screw in the Pulley.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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John
