Super User Jigfishn10 Posted September 17, 2011 Super User Posted September 17, 2011 I got and old Toro 521 Snowblower that didn't run. I just finished rebuilding the carburetor and changed the oil, but I think I need to replace the auger belt now. Anyone have any experience with an auger belt replacement? Quote
B-Dozer Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Better hurry up, big storm coming tonight : ) Quote
grampa1114 Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 I had a problem with my auger not turning 3 years ago and found it to be a broken tensioner spring. Much cheaper and less work. There must be an inspection plate or cover which can be remover around the top of the area where the engine stand connects to the auger assy. Check it out first. Grampa Quote
B-Dozer Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 I'm pretty sure if you go to the Toro website you can download the manual there. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Super User Posted September 18, 2011 Better hurry up, big storm coming tonight : ) I'm working most weekends, so yesterday was a good opportunity to fix it. I had this blower last year and put it off a little too late. I decided to fish right up to the holiday season before the first snow of the season which only dropped a couple....of feet! It seems like the storms never let up last year so I jumped on the opportunity to fix it. I don't want to shovel a lot this year...LOL Quote
B-Dozer Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 I hear you, and the way the weather has been so far, you have to be prepared. Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted September 19, 2011 Super User Posted September 19, 2011 Makes me happy to live in Alabama. What is a snow blower? And what exactly is snow shoveling? I've never heard of such things. Quote
grampa1114 Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Didn't the fellow who sold you your shovel read that part of the instruction manual to you? Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Super User Posted September 19, 2011 Makes me happy to live in Alabama. What is a snow blower? And what exactly is snow shoveling? I've never heard of such things. Trust me, I wish I live in your part of the country come winter time... grandpa1114, the snowthrower was handed down to me from family. I've learned over the years not to accept, because I'm usually the last in line for the hand down and it usually means..."can you throw this away for us"... Quote
grampa1114 Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 LOL...If it weren't for bad luck...With relatives like those, who needs... Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Super User Posted September 25, 2011 I'm pretty sure if you go to the Toro website you can download the manual there. Found it! I can't believe it. The snowthrower I have is a 1995 model and the manual was on the website. I also found the auger belt in the "Toro Store" section. It was half the cost of the local Toro dealer I called earlier this week. It should be here in a couple of days and from what I read, it couldn't be an easier replacement job. Between the carb kit, oil change and now the belt I got all the parts for around $30. The oil and carb took about an hour and I'm guessing another hour to replace the belt. Hopefully it will be time and money well spent if we get nailed with snow again this year. Quote
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