How to Replace Belts on a Snowblower

Step by Step!
Today we'll be replacing both the drive and auger belt on a Craftsman 944.520630 snowblower.
Auger Belt: 408007 or 532408007 or STENS 258-038 (5/8"x38")
Drive Belt: 419744 or 532419744 (1/2"x34.5")
We decided to use a Kevlar belt for the auger, as it will last longer than a standard belt.
Follow the steps in this video, and your machine will be back up and running again!
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[@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!

[@milohajek]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

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[@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]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

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[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@tv-oe2gk]

What a great instructional video, cheers very helpful..

[@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!

[@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!

[@Vankaner]

Nice video with clear concise instructions. Thanks.

[@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]

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[@blkshk1]

PROFESSIONALY WELL DONE. CLEAR VIEWS, GREAT PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS!

[@casinomort]

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

[@ranman41]

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

[@normanyoung9528]

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

[@JonniDark]

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

[@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!

[@DavidMercier20]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@rustyrepairs2565]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@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!

[@sylvainbenoit7163]

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

[@peterbell9683]

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

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[@Tommyr]

Appreciate this video! Happy holidays to you!

[@danielguyette9162]

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

[@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

[@6degreefloat]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@mikemac886]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@MarkKirkwood]

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

[@alfries9736]

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

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[@ddra4126]

Fantastic job , thank you for posting!

[@ChubbyButcher]

Wow! Great job explaining in this video. It's really going to help me fix mine when needed.. EP HAS GOT ME THROUGH SOME TOUGH JAMS.. P.S LOVE THAT CHAIR.. I have 2 similar ones.. merry Christmas 🎅

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[@ackroid008]

thank you! this walked me right the job.

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@scottg7353]

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

[@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! 🌞

[@eileenheitman4351]

the process was well explained and I thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@misterjones3970]

Excellent video. Very much appreciated!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@vanisle9526]

Many thanks. Very well done.

[@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!

[@alanlevine3984]

Great video. Thanks. Very helpful information.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@Mike-ig2zq]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@willjames9307]

Great video. Good explanations and good camera work.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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Your vids are a great help.

[@shawnruffle2480]

Well done, much appreciated

[@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]

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[@danmccabe8582]

Well described. Great detail!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@dogscats1050]

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

[@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]

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[@geraldsmith8450]

Awesome video man, thank you so much!

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Très bien expliqué, video très clair visuellement

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Thank you ! very helpful!

[@donyboy73]

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

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@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.

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That was a great informative video. Thank you.

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

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Nice demo thanks for sharing

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Excellent instructions

[@deerville]

Great video!

[@andym8367]

Excellent!! Thank you!

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Great explaination

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Pretty good knowledge thanks

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GREAT vid...very concise .

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

[@traviss589]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. Definitely helpful

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[@masicmoney]

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

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Subscribed. Nice video

[@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

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@@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!

[@altonriggs2352]

Merry Christmas from Louisiana.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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Great video thanks

[@fader2701]

great video

[@Steamxgeiger]

Great video 🏹 thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@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.

[@frasernicholson7332]

I liked this video the best. Thanks for the help

[@EliminatorPerformance]

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[@johnb7346]

Nice instruction!

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[@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.

[@TheUnleashed123]

Hey bro I live near you thanks for the vid buds had the belt I needed

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Awesome! We're booked solid until Thursday (I do sell parts too in case you need in the future) glad the video helped!

[@18Macallan]

Thank you sir!

[@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.

[@petefroud5308]

Good job.

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