ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR
How To Replace The Friction Wheel
Ifthe friction wheel isworn or damaged, the snowthrower will
not move forward. The friction wheel must be replaced as
follows.
1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand the snow
thrower up on the front end of the auger housing (4),
(see Figure 44).
_lb ARNING: Drain the gasoline outdoors, away
from fire or flame.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Remove the fasteners that secure the left wheal. Re-
move the left wheel from the axle (see Figure 47)
4. Loosen the bolts on each side of the bottom panel.
5. Remove the bottom panel.
Axle Bort
Panel
Bolt
Wheel Figure 47
6. Remove the fastenersthat secure the drive sprocket to
the axle (see Figure 48).
7. Remove the right wheel, axle, and drive sprocket.
8,
9.
Remove the fourbolts that holdthe bearings on each
side of the hex shaft (see Figure 49).
Remove the hex shaft and bearings.
NOTE: Take special note of the position of the
washers on the hex shaft.
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