Shift Rod
Assembly
Gear Shaft
Pin |
Sprocket |
Friction
Drive Shaft 
Wheel
Assembly
Figure 23
•Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.
•Remove the four screws from the friction wheel assembly. Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plates. See Figure 24.
•Reassemble the 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 hex shaft through the friction wheel assembly. Reassemble in reverse order.
Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
Friction Wheel
Plates
Figure 24
Engine
Refer to separate engine manual for all engine maintenance 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.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as follows:
•Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended periods deteriorates and will cause starting problems.
•Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel.
•Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the carburetor cover.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
•Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
•Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
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