Figure 35). In the correct position, the right outer side of the disc drive plate must be three inches (7.62cm.) from the center of the
friction wheel. If the friction wheel
is not in the correct position, adjust as follows.
Friction
, Wheel
Disc
Drive
Plate
Figure 35
How To Adjust The Friction Wheel
. Loosen the nut on the speed con- trol rod. See Figure 36.
2.Remove the fasteners to discon- nect the ball joint from the shift yoke assembly. To lengthen or shorten the speed control rod, turn the adapter to obtain the correct friction wheel position.
,Assemble the ball joint to the shift yoke assembly with the fasteners.
4.Tighten nut on the speed control rod.
5.Make sure the speed select lever functions correctly. Move the speed select lever through all speeds.
,Install the bottom panel. See Figure 34.
7.Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
8.Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
Speed
Control
Rod
Nut
Yoke
Ball Joint
Assembly
Fasteners
Figure 36
How To Replace The Friction Wheel
If the friction wheel is worn or damaged, the snow thrower will not move forward.
The friction wheel must be replaced as follows.
1.Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow thrower up on the front end of the auger housing.
outdoors, away from fire or
_ARNING: Drain the gasoline flame.
2.Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3.Remove the top bolts on each side of the bottom panel. See
Figure 34.
4.Loosen the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
5.Remove the bottom panel.
6.Remove the speed control rod from the shift yoke assembly. See
Figure 36.
7.Remove the three fasteners that hold the friction wheel to the hub. See Figure 37.
Friction
Hub
Bolt
HexNut
Shaft
Figure 37
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