For those wondering about the part number for this auger belt, it is HUS 501818201. I changed it recently on this sane machine and the size is 1/2” x 35.6” (some sources say 35.4” and 35.25” but I believe those are wrong). Prior to getting the correct belt I had purchased a 1/2” x 35” and although it fit, it was too small as the auger kept turning even when you released the auger controls (a safety NO NO) and it had a burning smell too so it’s important to get this correct belt I referenced above. Although I did not change the drive belt, that one is HUS 584216102 and the size of that one is 1/2” x 38.2”.
Just got done replacing my auger belt. My machine ST328P hydro is a rare model. It didn’t split in half after removing the bolts that hold the upper part together so l had to remove the pivots 🙆🏽♂️ l tell you this needed 2 people but l ended up doing it myself. Got the job done though, but a lil bit harder 😅 but it worked. Will test it tomorrow,am sure it’ll work though.
This video doesn't show how to avoid threading the new belt on the wrong side of the 'brake' at the bottom of the engagement pulley's arm. With the belt on the wrong side, the new belt will be totally destroyed.
Which “side” of the brake should the belt be on? I assume the belt should fully seat with the large pulley wheel and the brake on the “outside” of the belt. Correct? Thanks!
I have the same machine and on mine those pivoting bolts were already tight so I just removed the bolts she did and split the machine. Then I put the same bolts back in and did nothing with the pivoting bolts. So to answer your question you should just make sure all bolts are tight and there’s no need to slacken those 2 pivoting bolts.
No, just make sure it’s routed correctly in front of the black plastic idler pulley as when you push down on the auger control that pulley pushes the belt tighter. Also, make sure the belt is fitted on the bottom pulley in the groove of the pulley and not over the brake (steel bracket) and on the top pulley make sure it’s under the steel bracket and in the track of the pulley. That upper steel bracket prevents the belt from coming off the top pulley.
@newfie-dean5803 My belt kept slipping off the pulleys. I originally thought that maybe the belt needed to be tightened. Then I had two belts snap back to back. Turns out I had aI had a bent impeller blade. Once fixed, I have not had any more problems. The winter up here in upper Michigan has been weird, so I have only used it one time, so it appears to be corrected, but I need to use it further to be sure.
