SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
ifthe snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it. as follows: (First allow the engine to cool).
I WHEEL BOLT
LOCKWASHER
HEX SHAFT
_b CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINE OUTDOORS
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAMF /
•Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
•Disconnect the spark plug wire.
IStand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (See FIG. 15).
•Remove the bottom panel (See FIG. 13).
•Remove ball joint from shift yoke assembly (See FIG. 12 In this section).
I)Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction wheel to the hub (See FIG. 14), and set fasteners aside.
ID Remove the four bolts securing bearing plates (both sides) (See FIG. 15).
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_OOSEN BOLT- | LOOSENBOLT |
FIG. 13
Remove the right side bearing plate. Leave hex shaft in original position.
Remove friction wheel from hub. Slip friction wheel off hex shaft towards right side.
Position new friction wheel onto hub. See FIG. 15.
Install bearing plates to original position. Ensure hex shaft is engaged with both bearing plates.
Secure bearing plates using bolts removed earlier.
Secure friction wheel to hub using fasteners removed earlier. Ensure hex shaft turns freely.
Reinstall ball joint to shift yoke assembly.
Should friction wheel require adjustment, see To Adjust The Friction Wheel in this section.
:)TE: Ensu re friction wheel and friction disc are free from _ase or oil.
Replace bottom panel.
BOLT
HUB
NUT
FIG. 14
(UNIT STANDING ON AUGER HOUSING END)
FIG. 15
