MTD C Style Friction Wheel Removal, Cracking and replace if necessary, Assembly off the shaft

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Friction Wheel Removal

If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control

 

engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-

 

ment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction

 

wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions

 

below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or

 

cracking and replace if necessary

 

• Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position.

 

• Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a

 

piece of plastic under the gas cap.

 

• Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so

 

that it rests on the auger housing.

1. a. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it.

b. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing the screw and bell washer which secure it to the axle.

2. Carefully remove the hex nut and washer which secures the hex shaft to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame.

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3. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to

 

the left before carefully sliding the friction wheel

 

assembly off the shaft.

NOTE: If you’re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole, discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft. Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components. If you’re disassem- bling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring, proceed as follows:

4. Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel’s side plates together.

• Remove the rubber ring from between the plates.

• Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring.

• Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex shaft and follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components.

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Maintaining

Your Snow

Thrower

When reassembling the friction wheel as- sembly, tighten each screw only one rota- tion before turning the wheel clockwise and proceeding with the next screw. Repeat this process several times to ensure the plates are secured with equal force.

NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124 replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Two-Stage Snow Thrower C, D StyleForm no -01274C 06/08/2005Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Your Responsibility Chute clean-out tool is fastened to the topYour Responsibility Restrict the use TrainingPreparationOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilityPosition the chute assembly over the base Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerChute directional control Tire PressureRemove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end Know Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow ThrowerChute Assembly Clean-Out ToolAuger Control Drive ControlStopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpIf your home’s Electric StarterTo Engage Drive Chute Clean-Out ToolTo Engage Augers Recoil StarterMaking Adjustments To adjust the skid shoes Chute Bracket AdjustmentRetightening the nuts Surrounding propertyEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerLubrication Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Assembly off the shaft That it rests on the auger housingFriction Wheel Removal Cracking and replace if necessaryPreparing Snow Thrower Off-Season StoragePreparing Engine Problem Cause Remedy Trouble ShootingStyles C & D To order replacement Parts, contact Or visit Styles C & D Handle Ass’y, Lock, RH Handle Ass’y, Lock LH710-0376 710-0604AStyles C & D 684-04153 Disc, Friction Wheel684-04154 712-0413Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for