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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
Ifthe snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it as
follows: (First allow the engine to cool.)
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CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINE OUTDOORS
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME.
• Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing
the fuel line Drain the fuel and reinsta!Ithe fuel {ine
• Disconnect the spark plug wire
• Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing
end (See Fig 33)_
e Remove the botlom panet (See Fig 30, page 20)
e Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction
wheel to hub (See Fig 32) and set fasteners aside
e Remove the four bolts securing the bearing plates
(both sides)
• Remove right side bearing plate. Leave Hex shaft in
original position (See Fig 33).
e Remove friction wheel from hub Slip friction wheet
off hex shaft towards right side (See Fig 33)
o Position new friction wheel onto hub
e Install bearing plates to original position Ensure
hex shaft isengaged with both bearing plates
• Secure beating plates using bofts removed earlier
® Secure Ifiction wheel to hub using fasteners re-
moved eartier Ensure hex shalt turns freely
NOTE: Ensure friction wheel and friction disc are free
from grease or oil
• Replace bottom panel
• Lower the snow thrower onto the tires
HUB
HEX SHAFT
FASTENERS
(screws,
Iockwashers, 'BEARING
and nuts) PLATES
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(UNIT STANDING ON
AUGER HOUSING END)
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FIG. 33
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