Friction Wheel 
Drive Plate 
Drive Belt
Stop Bolt
Support Bracket
Figure 18
Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
•Remove the six
•Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex bolt and washer on the left end of the shaft. See Figure 19 and Figure 20.
•Lightly tap the hex bolt to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame before removing the hex bolt and washer from the left end of the shaft.
•Move the 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 18
Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
Screws
Friction Wheel Plates
Figure 19
•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 shaft through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.
Hex Bolt 
TrackWasher
Figure 20
Shift Rod
Spacer Sprocket Assembly
Pin
Friction Wheel
Assembly
Support
Bracket
Shaft
Figure 21
Off Season Storage
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, 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.
•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
•Lubricate as instructed above with light oil.
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