•
Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but
do not completely remove, the hex bolt and bell
washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 20.
•
•
Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel plates and hub, tightening the four
screws in rotation and with equal force.
Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin
of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft
through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse
order.
Hex Bolt &
Bell Washer
Track
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine maintenance procedures.
Off-Season Storage
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an open
flame, spark, or pilot light such as on water
heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas
appliance.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, away from an open flame.
Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition
prior to draining fuel. Fuel left in engine for
extended periods deteriorates and will cause
starting problems.
Figure 20
•
Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing
from the right side of frame before removing the hex
nut and bell washer from left end of shaft.
Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction
wheel assembly from the shaft. See A.
Remove the four screws from the friction wheel
assembly. See B.
•
•
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage
as follows:
•
Remove gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts
and causing possible malfunction of engine.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
A
Shift Rod
Assembly
Sprocket
Spacer
•
•
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,
located below the carburetor cover.
Pin
Friction Wheel
Assembly
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Support
Bracket
Shaft
•
•
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine
oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. Cover
spark plug hole with rag. Crank engine several
times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
Follow the lubrication recommendations found in
the Maintenance Section.
B Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
•
•
Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings, and cables.
Friction Wheel
Plates
Figure 21
•
Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the
friction wheel plates.
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