Changing the Friction Wheel
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if signs of excessive wear or cracking are found.
1.Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2.Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
3.Remove six
4.Remove the wheels from the axle.
5.Using a 7/8” wrench hold the hex shaft and remove the hex nut and cupped washer and bearing from left side of the frame. See Figure 14. Hold the friction wheel assembly, and slide the hex shaft out of the unit toward the right hand side.
6.Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side).
7.Reassemble new bonded friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tighten the six screws in rotation and with equal force. See Figure 21.
Bonded Friction
Wheel Rubber
Hex
Screws
Figure 21
Shift Rod
Sprocket Assembly
Spacer | Pin | Friction Wheel |
| Assembly |
Support
Bracket
Shaft
Figure 22
8.Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly and slide the shaft through the friction wheel. See Figure 22.
9.Slide the hex shaft into the hex I.D. of the sprocket, the spacer and the left ball bearing and secure with the bell washer and hex bolt.
NOTE: Make sure the pin from the shift arm assembly is assembled to the new friction wheel assembly.
CAUTION: Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose nuts, bolts, etc. and keep these items tightened.
SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
1.If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual included with your unit.
2.Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.
3.Follow lubrication recommendations on pages 11 and 12.
4.Store in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.
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