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AUGER GEARCASE REPLACEMENT
Remove Gearcase Assembly
IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Remove augers. See Remove Auger on page 21.
See Figure 50.
4. Remove flat steel washers from auger shaft.
5. Remove roll pins retaining impeller and remove
impeller.
IMPORTANT: Use of penetrating oil or heat may be
necessary to remove impeller.
Install Gearcase Assembly
1. Apply a thin layer of anti-seize to impeller shaft.
2. Install impeller onto impeller shaft.
3. Align holes in impeller with holes in impeller shaft and
reinstall roll pins.
4. Reinstall one flat steel washer onto each auger shaft
end.
5. Reinstall augers onto auger shaft. See Install Auger
on page 22.
6. Reconnect spark plug wire.
ENGINE REPLACEMENT
Remove Engine
IMPORTANT: Save all hardware for reinstallation.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Drain gasoline from fuel system and tank. See
Draining Fuel System on page 7.
4. Remove belt cover. See Figure 5.
5. Remove hardware securing belt finger to engine and
remove belt finger. See Figure 6.
6. Remove idler spring from traction drive idler. See
Figure 51.