•Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. See Figure 34.
Shift Arm Assembly
Sprocket 
Spacer
Pin
Friction
Wheel
Figure 34
•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. See Figure 35. Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket.
Sprocket
Spacer
Hex
Shaft
Hex Hub
of Sprocket
Figure 35
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 35
•Align the hex shaft with the right hand bearing and carefully guide the left hand bearing into the left side of the housing.
•Reassemble the drive cover with the four screws that were earlier removed.
Note: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.
Carburetor
If you think the carburetor needs to be adjusted, see your nearest authorized Sears Service Outlet.
If your snow thrower is left unused for 30 days or longer, it needs to be prepared for storage. Also, at the end of the snow season, you should follow the same set of instructions and store the snow thrower properly for
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
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