NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled.
Friction |
|
Wheel | Drive Plate |
| |
Stop Bolt |
|
Support Bracket | Auger Pulley |
|
Figure 16
Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber
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 any signs of wear or cracking are found.
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing.
•Remove six
•Remove the click pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle.
•Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex bolt and bell washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 17.
Hex Bolt & |
Bell Washer |
Track |
Figure 17
•Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of frame before removing the hex nut and bell washer from left end of shaft.
•Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel assembly from the shaft. See Figure 18.
•Remove the six screws from the friction wheel assembly (three from each side). Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the friction wheel plates. See Figure 18.
•Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force.
•Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse order.
Shift Rod |
Assembly |
Sprocket |
Spacer |
Pin |
Friction Wheel |
Assembly |
Support |
Bracket |
Shaft |
Screws |
Friction Wheel Rubber |
Hub |
Screws |
Friction Wheel Plates |
Figure 18
Off-season Storage
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for extended periods deteriorates and will cause starting problems.
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