How to Replace the Drive Belt on a Toro S-200 Snow Blower

The Toro S-200 is a single-stage snow thrower that measure 20 inches wide. It's engine operation is reliant on a drive belt that needs to be replaced as part of regular maintenance. It's best to replace the belt before it snaps because the snow thrower will not operate properly without a drive belt. Signs of a worn drive belt are engine squealing noises and small cracks on the belt itself.

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Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the snow thrower engine and allow it to completely cool for at least 15 minutes. Remove the key from the ignition to prevent any accidents while changing the belt.
- 2
  Unscrew the control panel located near the top of the model. Place the three screws aside where they will not get lost. Let the panel hang from its housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire inside the panel housing.
- 3
  Remove three screws, two locknuts, one washer and two cap screws form the left side of the snow thrower. This is where the belt is located. Twist the locknuts with a wrench. Remove the panel to expose the drive belt.
- 4
  Pull the idler pulley up to relieve tension and loosen the belt. Remove the drive belt from the pulley, brake arm assembly and engine pulley.
- 5
  Place the new drive belt around the engine pulley, which is located directly next to the idler pulley. Loop the belt under the idler pulley, through the brake assembly and around the rotor pulley on the opposite side of the panel. Lift the idler pulley to release tension to more easily route the belt.
- 6
  Reconnect the drive belt cover. Plug in the spark plug wire and refasten the control panel with the screws provided.

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