ADJUST E TS SERVICE AN TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL FRICTION WHEEL If the snowthrower will not move forward, and the friction wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as follows: LOCKWASHER, e Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the fuel lineoDrain the fuel and reinstall the fuel line,. .T NUT e Disconnect the spark plug wire, ® Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end (See Fig., 32)., HEX SHAFT e Remove the bottom panel (See Fig. 29). HUB e Disconnect the right side track connecting rod,, BOLT ® Rotate the right side track until it is parallel to the ground (See Fig 33),, Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction wheel to the hub (See Fig. 32).
i i illl HEX SHAFT CAUTION: DRAINGASOLINEOUTDOORS AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME. HUB NOo 10 NUTS o Move the shifter lever into first (1) gear. Loosen the four No_, 10 keps nuts securing the bearing plate (See Fig..33), Do not remove the nuts., NOTE: Reassembly will be easier if you place a piece of tape over each of the carriage bolt heads on the inside of the motor mount before you remove the nuts,_ PLATE e Move the speed select lever into sixth (6) gear., AUGER HOUSING e Remove the four No,, 10 keps nuts_ ® Remove the bearing plate, ® Slide the hex shaft to the right until the friction wheel can be removed.
O Install the new friction wheel loosely on the hex shaft, (UNIT STANDING ON AUGER HOUSING END) O Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of re- moval FIG. 33 21