How to install a auger drive belt craftsman 28” snow thrower

[@seacoastoutsourcing]

Dude, thank you so much for posting this. I followed your instructions and saved about $100 by doing it myself!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words.

[@aloberdorf4579]

Thanks. I bought a used machine that had untold hours. Very sound, but unknown history of the last decade. It does not like pioneering in 2.5 feet of crusty snow. So here I am. I will also be using air to clean off the belt fragments prior to re-installation of belts.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Al, I hope it goes well for you and I'm glad I could help. Please give this video a thumbs up to help my channel. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for watching.

[@TheCoolDave]

Very detailed, I am getting one with a broken belt for cheap, drives fine and the motor sounds smooth. I was told he could not replace the belt and got another one. This will be a project for me soon and it look very easy to do. Thanks for detail, I'll edit this when I am done and it's working...

[@michaelbeckman1794]

Thanks for your great videos! I just picked up a craftsman 928 model 31as6heg799, 247.88190, that needs some TLC. Previous owner sheared 1 of the 4 pins and the other 3 are siezed, skid plates are shot as well as the scraper blade, but the engine runs great! Most of the bolts, (skid plates, scraper blade, discharge chute, etc) are frozen with rust and break trying to remove them. I've have a Murray 522, Craftsman 8.5/26 as well as a older Estate 825 that I've refurbished, all up and running for our upcoming MN winter. Keep up the great work!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

PB Blaster and soak is good for rusty bolts. Most of the time just get new hardware because the old normally breaks off. Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind comment. Please share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

[@michaelbeckman1794]

Well here's the story. This is a older craftsman 928, 247.88190 that I picked up, $50. One auger blade had a sheared pin, the other 3 auger blades were frozen to the shaft. I had to grind off the other three shear pins and was able to remove the blades using pipe wrenches to free them and work them off the auger blade shaft(s.) Even being soaked with both PB blaster as well as a ATF/acetone combination (no longer have my oxy/acyt torch) the sheared pins would not yield to a punch and hammer so I was able to drill the old pins out. The shafts are now clean and the gear box turns freely and smooth so I added 80/90 to the auger box, p/n 719-0320, LK-3. According to my measurements, the gear oil is about 1/2 way above the auger shaft/worm gear and I have some fliud leaking on both sides of the auger shaft seals. Many years ago, we could take a seal, bearing, O-ring to a hydraulic shop to get a replacement part. Due to the age of this blower, it will probably be best to run it as is and keep an eye on the gearbox fluid level on this one. Craftsman 928, Craftsman 8.5/26, Murray 5/22, Estate 825

[@charleswalter9679]

very good informative video its the 1st and only one that mentioned how to get brake away from pulley which made it much easier

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m happy it was helpful!!

[@misterjameswest]

In the process of replacing my auger belt. Your video is going to help save me time and money in replacing it. Many thanks!!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Your welcome! I’m glad it was helpful :)

[@ericbearce6999]

Thanks for posting this video! I found it even easier if you take the bolt out of the top pulley wheel, it'll separate into two halves. Slip the belt on and then replace the half pulley wheel. It'll require no stretching.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Eric, I'm glad it worked out and thank you for watching!

[@dougrobinson8602]

You did the easier belt here. The wheel drive belt requires separating the blower unit, or at least removing two bolts and loosening the other two to get the belt down to the pulley. Thanks for the video, though. I just did both belts on mine, and it was very helpful. The thing chucks snow better than it has in years. Mine was this exact model, so it was great to have a specific video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful. We do not get much snow in our area so I don’t get to replace the trans drive belt often but when I get one to replace, I will get a video of it. Thanks for watching:) and I’m happy you machine is running great!

[@mikevanamburgh4737]

Thanks for posting! It only took me 15 minutes to replace it after watching your video. I don't have a maintenance stand but putting the blower up on its end (blades down near the floor) made it super easy to get the maintenance panel off and to pull the old belt out and push the new one through. 2013 357cc MTD Gold had more space between the pulleys (compared to the one in your video) for the belt to pass through there.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hey Mike, I'm glad the video was useful to you. Be careful when tipping machine on its end because you may loose gas and oil from the engine putting the machine in that position. It sounds like it worked out for you! Thank you for watching and subscribing

[@mikevanamburgh4737]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I did lose a little bit of gas but no oil. Thanks again.

[@sajidempower]

Saved me a lot of money. Was about to buy a new snowblower but once I did some research found out all I needed was a auger belt 😅 Thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@anthonycoppa9089]

Even you couldn’t make that job look easy! Enjoyed watching,

[@pf6383]

Great video - my belt smoked, took the cover off and wow it stretched, I am going to attempt this replacement when the oem belt with teeth arrives in the mail - nice mention of the drive belt being spring loaded also! - two items of concern you addressed I had not found elsewhere, belt teeth are ok but not necessary and if drive belt is good, seems all trouble is forward from there, nice , as a Homer - nice to know those things

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@markaes]

Awesome. I have the same thrower...and while I haven't replaced the belt yet this guide should make it quite easy.

[@ericsherwin8693]

Thank you for this video! Just picked up a replacement auger belt and your video was super helpful!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it helped you! Thank you for watching!

[@bobbatchelder]

This worked great. Took me about 20 minutes with your video

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad to hear and thank you for the kind comment!

[@brianashe1495]

Thank you very much for this video. I don’t think I could have installed the belt without your help!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@nissskyline]

awesome video one of the best complete instructional videos I've seen

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@Rechkalov7]

Thank you for this video very well explained and the camera was slways at the right place to show what you were showing.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertgardner1498]

Easiest fix ever thanks to your video!!! Thank you very much!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@SpiritKing-pg3hb]

Great work and thank you. I just learned something new today about servicing my snowblower.

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[@johnandannastravels6258]

Informative video. I have an older craftsman snow blower but looks like the same design, just with the handles switched. I'm optimistic this will help me to fix mine.

[@grantfitz2047]

Video was a big help since I have a 2 foot dump inbound

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Grant, I'm glad this was helpful and I hope you make out ok with the incoming snow!!!

[@MikeBear1231]

Just successfully replaced both belts on my Craftsman blower. Thanks for making it a bit easier with your instructions!

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[@Belo83]

Real helpful and detailed thanks. I too didn't like trying to wiggle a new belt past the bolt with a long screwdriver, but with a little patience it's not too hard to almost guide it sideways and not have to use too much pressure. I believe this should solve the issue I was having where my auger would stop engaging with even a small amount of heavy snow. I do wonder what causes the wear on the plastic cover... has to be a better design than that.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

The belt guard wearing out is from the belt slapping against it while running. On many models they put a metal tab there but they only did it to a few models.

[@genetrinker5161]

Thanks man! Saved me time and money.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Gene, I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

[@blairweatherby4090]

Great video, very helpful & easy to follow.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful:)

[@WhyWorry1]

Thank you so much!! This was so very helpful

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it was helpful:) thank you for watching!

[@Jesse_Golden]

Thank you for the in depth explanation and step by step process ❤ #NewSubscriber💥

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, the kind comment and supporting the channel. :)

[@slowcar68]

How do you know when to replace the belt versus tightening the belt? Had some wet snow and got a clog, the belt smoked a little now I’m not sure what to do..thanks for the video!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

If you tighten the belt to where you think the handle tension is ok and when you let off of the handle the augers still spins. It is time for a new one. Normally when you see smoke from a belt, it will have done damage. In my opinion order one in to be on the safe side and go with yours until it doesn’t work well.

[@slowcar68]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thank you!!

[@Eclipce051]

This was great video. I just have an issue with the belt after I replaced it. The belt is making a noise when releasing the auger. Like the belt is hitting the covers.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I think I saw that you did figured it out? The adjuster? or also check, if you have a full plastic belt cover?, the cover is also used as a belt guide and sometimes the belt cover gets so worn on the sides that you need to replace the belt cover.

[@stevo0195]

Great video thanks! Only question is how do I get my oem number ? Mines a craftsman 24” 208cc

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Take the model number off of the sticker in the center of the tires in the rear on the transmission pan. Go to sears parts direct to look up the part number then you can take that part number and order online. Here is the link to sears parts direct. www.searspartsdirect.com/

[@bure4me]

Good video. Need to get a belt for a used unit I picked up.

[@a213jf]

Great explanation and video to go with it!

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[@groverwoody9464]

Awesome, thanks very helpful video.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful !

[@groverwoody9464]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Great video, thank You very much.

[@groverwoody9464]

When I took the cover off to replace the auger belt the chain gear was laying inside broken do you have any tutorials for that repair. Thanks.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Not at this time. The snow throwers in my area do not get very hard use. If I get one with that issue I will be sure to post but that doesn't help you at the moment. I'm sure someone has something that can help.

[@groverwoody9464]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks again.

[@mohammedsalim4148]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I managed to remove the old belt and get the belt in but I can't get it to go on the pulleys. It's too tight. I have the auger tension released but the belt is still unable to go on the pulleys. What am I doing wrong?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Make sure you belt is routed correctly around the bottom pulley. Other than that it sounds like you have the incorrect belt size.

[@mohammedsalim4148]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I have a Haussman model snowblower. Looks like an MTD clone. Is there a website I could use to get the correct belt? I have the model number but the hardware store gave me the belt I tried to install.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm not sure who makes the Haussman Snow Blower. You will need to find the company you purchased it from or google the model number on the sticker and look up a parts list for your model.

[@mohammedsalim4148]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks for all your help. I'm in Ontario and I've found out that Rona/Lowes are supposed to have the parts. The old belt is 1/2" X 38". So I'm just going to try and find one as close to that as I can. Again I just want to thank you for putting all that information in the video.

[@ninjasun2]

i have a question. i have mtd yard master. auger wont turn. when i engage the the auger the snowblower will stall. what will cause this. what should i look for 1st time using it work fine. went to use it again started doing this need help. got hit with a lot of snow ohio

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

It sounds like your augers have something jammed between them and the auger housing barrel?

[@intelin123]

My auger is always turning?. Belt is good. I have a craftsman just like this one.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

The belt tension may be too tight. You may have to loosen the tension.

[@intelin123]

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines when i push down the lever ,the belt pulley does not move but augers are always turning

[@Eclipce051]

@@intelin123 yeah just go to the back of the snow thrower and reposition the adjustable tensions gold pollie

[@tommcdonald53]

Thank you, very well done!

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[@rcprod9631]

Thank you for the video. 😄

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[@mattbrown3189]

Very helpful thank you sir

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[@black88coupe]

Great video THANK YOU

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[@samj-wg9ch]

well explained. thanks

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[@DriveNorth]

Thank you!!

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[@malsoheli]

Thank you for the good video !!

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[@marlarojas6683]

Great job thanks

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[@MrMjn5000]

great video.. thanks....

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...awesome - thanks!!!

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[@skirtdevil]

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