Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers
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Axle Shaft
To remove/replace an Axle Shaft:
1. Remove the Track and Track Wheels of the affected
axle by following the procedures described in the
Track and Track Wheels section of this chapter.
2. Remove the bottom access panel.
3. Remove the eight screws that hold the rear alumi-
num housing in place, using a 1/2” wrench. See Fig-
ure 5.18.
4. Lift the housing out of the snow thrower.
5. Remove the two screws that hold the axle tube in
place, using a 1/2” wrench.
6. Move the axle so that the sprocket teeth on the axle
are beside the teeth on the Planetary Gear Set. See
Figure 5.20.
7. Work the chain off of the sprockets.
8. Slide the axle out of the axle tube.
9. Remove the two nuts, bolts and fender washers,
that secure the axle tube to the side plate using a 1/
2” wrench and a 5/8” wrench.
10. Inspect the axle and the axle tube for signs of dam-
age or wear. If any are found, replace the affected
component.
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