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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
ifthe snow thrower willnot moveforward, and thefriction
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it. as
follows: (First allow the engine to cool).
_b CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINE OUTDOORS
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAMF /
• Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire.
I Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end
(See FIG. 15).
• Remove the bottom panel (See FIG. 13).
• Remove balljoint from shiftyokeassembly (See FIG.
12 In this section).
I) Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction
wheel to the hub (See FIG. 14), and set fasteners
aside.
ID Remove the four bolts securing bearing plates (both
sides) (See FIG. 15).
_EMOVE BOLT
_OOSEN BOLT-
""" REMOVE BOLT
_i:
J
.,_,._._. -_l BOTTOMPANEL
_..-_ LOOSENBOLT
FIG. 13
Remove the right side bearing plate. Leave hex shaft
in original position.
Remove friction wheel from hub. Slip friction wheel off
hex shaft towards right side.
Position new friction wheel onto hub. See FIG. 15.
Install bearing plates to original position. Ensure hex
shaft is engaged with both bearing plates.
Secure bearing plates using bolts removed earlier.
Secure friction wheel to hub using fasteners removed
earlier. Ensure hex shaft turns freely.
Reinstall ball joint to shift yoke assembly.
Should friction wheel require adjustment, see To
Adjust The Friction Wheel in this section.
:)TE: Ensu re friction wheel and friction disc are free from
_ase or oil.
LOCKWASHER
I WHEEL BOLT
HUB
NUT
FIG. 14
(UNIT STANDING ON
AUGER HOUSING END)
FIG. 15
HEX SHAFT
BOLT
Replace bottom panel.