7.Slide the gear shaft to the right, then slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft.
8.Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plate.
9.Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force.
10.Slide friction wheel assembly back onto the gear shaft. Be sure to align the pin on the shift rod with the hole in the friction wheel assembly. See Figure 24. Reassemble in reverse order.
Hex Nut
Bell Washer
Figure 26
SECTION 11: 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.
1.If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual included with your unit.
2.Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.
3.Follow lubrication recommendations on pages 14 and 15.
4.Store 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.
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