Craftsman 536.88502 Snow Blower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
Ifthesnowthrowerwitl not move forward, andthefriction
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as
follows: (First allow the engine to cooL)
_lb CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINE OUTDOORS I
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME°
Di'ain the gasoline from the fuel tai_k 6y removing
thefuel tineo Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line,
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
e Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing
end (See Fig, 35),,
o Remove the rear and bottom panels (See Fig 35),
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;:{EMOVE BOL_ :_'
I_ REMOVE BOLT
REAR PANEL
Ill _ I ti BOTTOM PANEL
LOOSEN BOLT-- ._._ LOOSEN BOLT
TRACK CONNECTING ROD
FRICTION WHEEL
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3!8"NUT
FIG. 35
FIG. 36
® Hold the hex shaft with an 11/16 inch wrench (or an
adjustable wrench) Place the wrench on the ex-
treme right hand side of the hex shaft (See Fig 36)
Remove the 3/8 inch nut, tockwasher and flat-
washer holding the wheel and hub assembly to the
shaft
HEX SHAFT
e Remove the hub and wheel assembly and replace
the friction wheel,
NOTE: Be sure the friction wheel is installed as it was
removed The hub should be inside recessed or cupped
end and facing away from the clutch assembly Be sure
the 1/8 inch square key is in place and the thrust washer
is completely on the shoulder of the shaft, NOT trapped
between the shoulder and the thread,
Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of
removal,,
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