B7100 fan belt change

[buckmaster]

I have a B7100HST with a snowblower on front. How do I put on a new fanbelt? Any suggestions appreciated. What needs to be removed to do this the easiest way?
thanks

 

[mickeyd]

Welcome to the OTT forum. You have come to the right place to get answers.

Sorry, but I can't help as I have never needed a snowblower down here.

Someone will be a long very soon who has will be able to help.

 

[100 td]

If it has a front mounted hydraulic pump, you will need to split or remove the shaft/coupling etc. to replace it, if it doesn't, usual loosen, replace, adjust.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Is the snow blower engine driven?
On an HST I would think it's mid PTO powered?

 

[buckmaster]

Yes the snowblower is engine driven and as a consequence I have to get the belt around the drive shaft. What is the easiest way, if there is such a method.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

There are 4 bolts that hold the front pto clutch in place, remove those bolts and slide the pto clutch forward and the shaft off the crank.

 

[buckmaster]

Thanks for the info. When I get the new belt and the time to work on it I will give it a try.