OFF-SEASON Storage, Changingthe Friction Wheel Rubber

	Friction
	Wheel	Friction Wheel
	Disc	Friction Wheel
	Disc
		Drive Belt

Support Bracket

Stop

Bolt

Figure 32

6.Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame. Remove the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft.

7.Slide the gear shaft to the right and 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.

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.

CHANGINGTHE FRICTION WHEEL RUBBER

The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.

1.Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

2.Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the auger housing.

3.Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

4.Remove the klick pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle.

5.Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 33.

Hex Nut

Bell Washer

Figure 33

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 the engine for storage as instructed in the separate engine operator’s manual included with your unit.

2.Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

3.Follow lubrication recommendations on page 16.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated 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.