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How To Replace The Friction Wheel
If thefriction wheel isworn or damaged,
the snow thrower will not move forward.
The friction wheel must be replaced as
follows.
1, Run the engine untilthefuel tank is
empty and the engine stops.
2. Stand the snow thrower up on the
front end ofthe auger housing (4).
(see Figure37).
BottomPanel Wheel
Rgure 40
3. Disconnectthe spark plug wire.
4. Remove the fasteners that secure
the rightwheel Removethe right
wheel from the axle (seeFigure 40)
5. Loosen the bolts on each side of
the bottom panel.
6. Remove the bottom panel.
7. Remove the fasteners that secure
the drive sprocketto the axle (see
Figure 41).
8. Remove the left wheel, axle, and
drive sprocket.
9. Remove the four bolts that hold the
bearings oneach side of the hex
shaft (see Figure 42).
10. Remove the he)( shaft and bear-
Ings.
NOTE: Take special note of the posi-
tion of the washers on the hex shaft.
Chain Rgure 41
Figure42
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