Craftsman 536.88502 owner manual Service and Adjustments, To Replace Friction Wheel

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL

Ifthesnowthrowerwitl not move forward, andthefriction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as follows: (First allow the engine to cooL)

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•Di'ainthe gasoline from the fuel tai_k 6y removing the fuel tineo Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line,

•Disconnect the spark plug wire.

eStand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (See Fig, 35),,

oRemove the rear and bottom panels (See Fig 35),

FRICTION WHEEL

HEX SHAFT

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

3!8"NUT

FIG. 36

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TRACK CONNECTING ROD

FIG. 35

®Hold the hex shaft with an 11/16 inch wrench (or an adjustable wrench) Place the wrench on the ex- treme right hand side of the hex shaft (See Fig 36)

•Remove the 3/8 inch nut, tockwasher and flat- washer holding the wheel and hub assembly to the shaft

eRemove the hub and wheel assembly and replace the friction wheel,

NOTE: Be sure the friction wheel is installed as it was removed The hub should be inside recessed or cupped end and facing away from the clutch assembly Be sure the 1/8 inch square key is in place and the thrust washer is completely on the shoulder of the shaft, NOT trapped between the shoulder and the thread,

•Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of removal,,

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