Cub Cadet 826 4x4 manual Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber

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Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.

Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.

Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

Pull the idler pulley away from the drive belt and remove the belt from the engine pulley.

Working from the underside of the frame, slip belt between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc. You may have to twist the belt flat in order to slide it through the clearance between the friction wheel and the friction wheel disc. Remove and replace the belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order. See Figure 17.

Friction

Wheel

Friction

Wheel Disc

Drive Belt

Figure 17

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 six screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

Remove the left wheels from the axle.

Remove the four screws securing the left drive cover to the frame. Remove the drive cover from the side of the frame. See Figure 18.

Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the gear shaft out of the left side of the unit. The spacer on the right side of the gear shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging lose in the chain. See Figure 18.

Drive

Cover

Pin

Friction

Wheel

Spacer

Sprocket

Gear

Shaft

Figure 18

Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.

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 19.

Screws

Friction Wheel Rubber

Hub

Screws

Friction Wheel Plates

Figure 19

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityUnpacking AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower Loose PartsTraction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Adjustment Skid Shoe AdjustmentKnow Your Snow Thrower Tire PressureOperating Your Snow Thrower Recoil Starter To Start EngineElectric Starter To Stop EngineChute Assembly Adjustment Skid Shoe AdjustmentAuger Control Adjustment Traction Control AdjustmentLubrication Shift Rod AdjustmentMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Engine Belt Removal And ReplacementServicing Your Snow Thrower AugersDrive Belt Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber Off-season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionModel DescriptionModel Description Model 22 -0473 Sprocket 714-0104 Cotter Pin 714-0474 716-0102 Model Model For Reference Only Part Description Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

826 4x4 specifications

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