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FR|CTION
WHEEL
BOLT
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
Ifthe snowthrower will not move forward,and the friction
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it as
follows: (First allow the engtne to cool.)
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME,
!
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Drain the gasoline from the fueltank by removing the
fuel line Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line.
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Disconnect the spark plug wire
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Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end
(See Fig 33).,
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Rerr_ve the bottom panel (See Fig,,30, page 21).
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Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the fnction
wheel to hub (See Fig..32) and set fasteners aside
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Remove the four bolts securing the bearing plates
(both sides)
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Remove right side bearing plate Leave Hex shaft in
original position (See Fig..33).
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Rernove fdction wheetfrom hub Slipfrictionwheel off
hex shaft towards right side (See Fig 33)
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Position new friction wheel onto hub,
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Install bearing plates to original position Ensure hex
shaft is engaged with both bearing plates,
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Secure bearing plates using bolts removed earlier.
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Secure friction wheel to hub using fasteners removed
earlier. Ensure hex shaft turns freely,
NOTE: Ensure frictionwheel and friction disc are free
from grease or oil.
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Replace bottom panel
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Lowerthe snow thrower ontothe tires
LOCKWABHER
HUB
NUT
FIG. 32
FRICTION
HUB
HEX
SHAFT
BOLT
LOCKWASHER
HEX SHAFT
FASTENERS
(screws,
Iockwashers
RING
and nuts)
PLATES
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(UNIT STANDING ON
AUGER HOUSING END)
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FIG. 33
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