Engine, Off-Seasonstorage, Figure | Yard-Man 31AE993I401 instruction

Shift Arm Assembly

Sprocket

Spacer

Friction Wheel

Friction Wheel Plates

Bearing

Screws

Friction Wheel

Rubber

Hub

Figure 20

•Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. It is important to assemble the rubber on the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning.

•Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 20.

•Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the housing and through the friction wheel assembly.

•Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the spacer. Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket.

NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex shaft. See Figure 21.

	Sprocket
	Hex Shaft
	Hex Hub	Spacer
	Of Sprocket	Spacer
	Of Sprocket

Figure 21

•Secure with the bell washer and hex bolt removed earlier.

•Secure the frame cover with six self-tapping screws. Put the snow thrower down to its normal operating position.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.

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 12.

•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.