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• Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex
shaft out of the left side of the frame. See Figure
21. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will
fall and the sprocket should remain hanging loose
in the chain.
• Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the
axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.
• Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove the
friction wheel rubber from between the friction
wheel plates. See Figure 22.
Figure 22
• Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the six
screws in rotation and with equal force.
• Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin
of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft
through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse
order.
Figure 23
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
Engine
• Refer to the engine manual for all engine related
service procedures.
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas,
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
• If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine
for storage as instructed in the engine manual.
• Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.
• Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13.
• Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
Friction Wheel Rubber
Screws
Screws
Friction Wheel Plates
Hub
Friction
Wheel
Assembly
Hex Shaft
Drive Shaft
Axle Shaft
Pin
Shift Rod Assy