Figure
Figure
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:
6.Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel’s side plates together. See Figure
7.Remove the rubber ring from between the plates.
8.Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring.
9.Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex shaft and follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
•Lubricate as instructed in the Maintenance section of this manual.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
•When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
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Maintaining
Your Snow
Thrower
WARNING
Run the engine completely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower.
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.
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