Wait for the engine to cool down and pull the spark plug wire before attempting to replace the MTD belt. Remove the belt cover on the left side of the snow blower by unscrewing five hex screws with an Allen wrench. Set aside the cover and screws.
Grab the belt and pull it off the auger and engine pulleys. Push the idler pulley down to release tension on the belt and remove it from beneath the belt keeper. Discard the old belt.
Press the idler pulley down. Route the replacement belt under the belt keeper and around the top of the auger pulley. Stretch the belt around the engine pulley and back over the bottom of the auger pulley to complete the installation.
Gather up the hex screws. Reattach the belt cover to the snow blower.