How to Replace Belts on a Snowblower

[@deanmcleodphotography]

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.

[@deanmcleodphotography]

Just replaced both belts and a shear bolt on one axle in record time, thanks to your great video. Thanks again!

[@Dandelion_Stitches]

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!

[@TestEric]

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!

[@donnewsom4753]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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!

[@dadetailist3521]

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 KZbin 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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@danreid9856]

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.

[@lewishensleyjr9887]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@toma9636]

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!!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@outlaw686]

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.

[@Me_i538]

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

[@waynestefinashen239]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@mitchmartin2659]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped!

[@robertkern1623]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@glenntonge7144]

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!

[@alexandrefilion4480]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@711kdm]

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.

[@glennpm65]

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!

[@milohajek]

I've got it down to 11 Minutes to take everything apart, remove and replace both belts and reassemble.

[@JonniDark]

Very useful. Serious and quick with no stupid music or "entertaining" jabber. You could give a how to class on How To.

[@shannonjensrud5712]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, good luck!

[@normanyoung9528]

I changed out auger belt before I saw this. And now am doing both belts with 1/4 the work THANKS

[@davea5113]

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.

[@kbssmallenginerepair2615]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@tjalessi]

Best video so far on the subject. I am going home to tackle this tonight. I'll let you know. Thanks!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@blkshk1]

PROFESSIONALY WELL DONE. CLEAR VIEWS, GREAT PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS!

[@sylvainbenoit7163]

It's a good explanation for my Craftsman snowblower belt replacement thanks again.

[@gregd.88]

25 years and counting. I guess I'll have to replace belts someday. Now I know how to do it. Thanks!

[@TinCupChalice40]

25 YEARS!!! WOW. I can’t go a single season. What’s your secret?

[@Richard-nb4iv]

@@TinCupChalice40 he lives in Florida!

[@eddyrassy7977]

EXCELLENT. This is one of the best videos I ever watched. Vey detailed and informative. Thank you very much

[@1ronhall]

Probably the best video on KZbin ..... very thorough and I’ll be changing my belts on my Ariens 1128 hopefully within the hour!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidpeterson9507]

thanks I will be tackling this today.Its always harder doing this outside in the cold

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes definitely nice to have a warm garage

[@casinomort]

We really appreciate the insight, our 12 year old belt broke. We are going to fix it today, love our craftsman snowblower!

[@GG-xs8vt]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@tv-oe2gk]

What a great instructional video, cheers very helpful..

[@johnguzowski2994]

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.

[@peterbell9683]

clearly shot; excellent enunciation; excellent sound; well done! thank you.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@bjornml.08]

Thanks for the video! i really needed to understand how to set the lever for the auger. Great presentation!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad it helped!

[@bjornml.08]

@@EliminatorPerformance so now it's ready for next winter! Spring is here! 🌞

[@Vankaner]

Nice video with clear concise instructions. Thanks.

[@masicmoney]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@lynthomas2306]

My craft man snow blower the starter loose the screws what size screws do I need. Can u help thank in advance

[@milohajek]

@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?

[@tonywinchester3449]

Thanks!

[@tonywinchester3449]

I found the instructions quite clear and easy to follow. Little details were so helpful. I'm not very handy with motors but I was able to change both belts and learned about my old snowblower in the process. Thx!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

[@joehawthorn3018]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucifuge4824]

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!

[@ranman41]

Great Video!!! Used this to change my belts. All the info was spot on for my model. Thanks!!!

[@StianIndalHaugseth]

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.

[@DavidMercier20]

Incredible video, great explanations and tricks. You saved me time and money!

[@6degreefloat]

I have a Husqvarna 1130SB (2008) and it looks identical to this Craftsman. This helped a lot!

[@donyboy73]

nice video, we just got a dumping of snow here in ontario canada!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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!

[@donyboy73]

@@EliminatorPerformance hi from Muskoka!

[@waynestefinashen239]

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.

[@rustyrepairs2565]

Another great presentation loaded with detail. Thanks again. Congrats on 30k!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@normanyoung9528]

Thanks

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@BrucesShop]

It is always fun to watch someone else work on a snowblower. Bruce. (I changed my channel name)

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Nice! Time for a sign! Thanks for watching Bruce!

[@pcm9969]

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.

[@danielguyette9162]

Thank you for your great and thouough belt replacement. Great job!

[@billkrause4585]

And it was a good belt change video to again reference at a later day when the need arises. Thanks for that friend.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@awalt26439]

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.

[@ackroid008]

thank you! this walked me right the job.

[@Mike-ig2zq]

Super handy video Jake. I have 2 family members with Craftsman I look after. Thanks and Merry Xmas.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@eileenheitman4351]

the process was well explained and I thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@dogscats1050]

I don't know the machine, but I can't understand Dan's explanation, but he really explains it in detail.😄😄

[@vanisle9526]

Many thanks. Very well done.

[@bobjones1620]

I'm going to Go Ahead and give this video a thumbs up! Thanks

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Awesome, thank you!

[@willjames9307]

Great video. Good explanations and good camera work.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

That's for watching!

[@daveolliemetalhead]

Nice demo thanks for sharing

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@pet8974]

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?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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.

[@frankmayer7960]

Très bien expliqué, video très clair visuellement

[@trevorallen2274]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@trevorallen2274]

@@EliminatorPerformance Thank you, I'll check that out.

[@Peter-976]

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.

[@themowerman]

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

[@petefroud5308]

No snow here Sir Mick.

[@waynestefinashen239]

Happy Holidays from the OLD MAN at EP Mick hope you and the family have a great New Year

[@themowerman]

@@waynestefinashen239 hi brother.. wishes to you and yours too.. stay safe mate and all the best

[@trevorallen2274]

Lived in Syresham in Northamptonshire for 2 years in the 1980s. We had snow!

[@juhakyto5083]

Great and helpfull video. Greetings from Finland.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Cheers from Ontario Canada!

[@juhakyto5083]

@@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.

[@gbk574]

Nice job on the video. Thanks .. some good advice.

[@alfries9736]

Congrats on 30k subs !!! Another great video. Thanks for the detail.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidpeterson9507]

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 ...

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Sometimes I feel like that too lol thanks for watching David, glad it helped!

[@jamiesawyer5102]

That was a great informative video. Thank you.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@marshallborder9089]

Eliminator Performance - Yes great informative video - Thanks

[@kevindeuchars7045]

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.

[@masicmoney]

Excellent !! I have the 1350 Craftsman series which is very similar.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@altonriggs2352]

Merry Christmas from Louisiana.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

Great explaination

[@alanlevine3984]

Great video. Thanks. Very helpful information.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@deerville]

Great video!

[@MarkKirkwood]

great video, thanks I will be changing my belts, and your video is very well made....

[@scottg7353]

Thanks, this video helped a bunch! Liked and subscribed!

[@jimasbury3220]

GREAT vid...very concise .

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@nathannathan5345]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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.

[@nadeemsalih9343]

Excellent instructions

[@misterjones3970]

Excellent video. Very much appreciated!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jedonyoutube5018]

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.

[@Tommyr]

Appreciate this video! Happy holidays to you!

[@robertmacdonald2735]

Great vid...question....are most belts same size? I haven't seen any discussion on different sizes.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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.

[@maxfriedenberger8043]

awesome video............great job......

[@shawnruffle2480]

Well done, much appreciated

[@mikemac886]

Great video. Great job - VERY WELL DONE!!!

[@johnxu7642]

Thank you ! very helpful!

[@danmccabe8582]

Well described. Great detail!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@dukema5313]

Good job

[@LB7VI]

Great Movie Thank you

[@cliffbrown4217]

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,

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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!

[@cliffbrown4217]

@@EliminatorPerformance thank you.

[@Steamxgeiger]

Great video 🏹 thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@esko257]

great video, great man!

[@inspectr1949]

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.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidmcleod7757]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Ariens professional series are really good

[@frasernicholson7332]

I liked this video the best. Thanks for the help

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@rolandgraff414]

Thanks for the video. Love my snowblower. But hopefully I won’t need it.😂✌️🥶