•Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the frame. See Figure 21. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging loose in the chain.
•Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.
•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 22.
Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
Screws
Friction Wheel Plates
Figure 22
•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 Assy
Axle Shaft | Pin |
Hex Shaft
Friction
Drive Shaft 
Wheel
Assembly
Figure 23
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it.
Engine
•Refer to the engine manual for all engine related service procedures.
SECTION 8: 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.
•If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine for storage as instructed in the engine manual.
•Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.
•Follow lubrication recommendations on page 13.
•Always store the snow thrower 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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