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13.7. Slide the right axle to the right and remove the
gear, shim washer and hex flange bearing from
the axle as you remove it. See Figure 33.
13.8. Slide the left axle to the left and remove the axle
support tube, gear, shim washer and hex flange
bearing as you remove it. See Figure 34.
Figure 33
Right Axle
Axle Support Tube
Figure 34
Left Axle
NOTE: Assembly Tip. Independently assemble
both the right and left side axle components
through their respective frame sides, leaving the
axles flush with each gear. Slide the axle sup-
port tube between the gears and slide the axles
together. Line up the gears with the holes in the
axle and replace the clevis pins and cotter pins.
See Figure 35.
14. SPLITTING THE UNIT
Splitting the unit in two allows easy access to the fric-
tion disk and auger pulley.This is the preferred method
of servicing these parts.
14.1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
14.2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug.
14.3. Remove the belt cover.
14.4. Remove the auger belt from around the engine
pulley.
Figure 35
Axle Support Tube