Hex Nut / Bell Washer
•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.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.
Augers
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 26. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.
Snow thrower shown resting on its auger housing; wheels not shown for clarity.
Figure 24
•Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame before removing the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft.
•Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft.
•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 25.
Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
Screws
Friction Wheel Plates
Figure 25
•Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force.
Shear Bolts
Figure 26
If the augers do not turn, check if the bolts have sheared. Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower. Refer to Loose Parts on page 5. For future use, order kit number
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components, as a result of doing so, will NOT be coved by your snow thrower’s warranty.
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.
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