Craftsman 536.886141 manual To Replace Friction Wheel

= Position the shifter lever in first (1) forward gear.

o Note the position of the friction wheel on the disc drive plate. The right outer side of the disc drive plate should be 3" from the center of the friction wheel (See figure be-

low)

Bearin

Plate

Fasteners

Fri_ Wheel

HulBearing Plate Bolts

.....Auger/

> 3" <

If adjustment is necessary:

°Loosen bolts in speed selector lever (see figure below)°

Speed

TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL

tf the snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it as follows: (First allow the engine to cool).

oDrain the gasoline from the fuel tank.

oDrain the fuel in a container and reinstall the fuel line.

°Disconnect the spark plug wire.

oStand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (seefirst figure, next column).

o Remove the bottom panel (see last figure on page 19).

°Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction wheel to the hub (see figure above).

• Remove the four bolts securing the bear- ing plates (both sides), (see figure above).

o Remove right side bearing plate. Leave hex shaft in odginal position.

°Remove friction wheel from hub. Slip fric- tion wheel off hex shaft towards right side. See figure below.

-Position new friction wheel onto hub. See figure below.

Friction Wheel

Shaft

Bolt

Nut

°Install bearing plates to original position. Ensure hex shaft is engaged with both

bearing plates.

°Secure bearing plates, using bolts re- moved earlier.