SERVICE AN ADJUST
E TS
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
If the snowthrower will not move forward, and the friction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as
follows:
eDrain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fuel lineoDrain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line,.
eDisconnect the spark plug wire,
®Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (See Fig., 32).,
eRemove the bottom panel (See Fig. 29).
eDisconnect the right side track connecting rod,,
®Rotate the right side track until it is parallel to the ground (See Fig 33),,
•Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction wheel to the hub (See Fig. 32).
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LOCKWASHER,
NUT
HEX SHAFT
FRICTION WHEEL
.T
HUB
BOLT
CAUTION: DRAINGASOLINEOUTDOORS
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME.
o Move the shifter lever into first (1) gear.
•Loosen the four No_, 10 keps nuts securing the bearing plate (See Fig..33), Do not remove the nuts.,
NOTE: Reassembly will be easier if you place a piece of tape over each of the carriage bolt heads on the inside of the motor mount before you remove the nuts,_
e Move the speed select lever into sixth (6) gear.,
eRemove the four No,, 10 keps nuts_
® Remove the bearing plate,
®Slide the hex shaft to the right until the friction wheel can be removed.
OInstall the new friction wheel loosely on the hex shaft,
HEX SHAFT
(UNIT STANDING ON
AUGER HOUSING END)
HUB
NOo 10
NUTS
PLATE
AUGER
HOUSING
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