Use and Care Manual
If the snow blower fails to drive with the drive clutch engaged, and
performing the clutch control cable adjustment fails to correct the
problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.
1. To prevent spillage drain all uids, remove all fuel by rinning
engine until it stops. Remove the key to avoid unintended
starting and allow unit to cool completely.
2. Carefully pivot the snow blower up and forward so that it rests
on the auger housing.
3. Remove the frame cover(s) from the underside of the snow
blower by removing the screws which secure the cover(s). (See
Figure 16c)
4. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing the axle lock pin.
(See Figure 18a)
5. Carefully remove the hex nut and washer which secures the hex
shaft to the snow blower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end
to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame. Be
careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. (See Figure 18b)
FRICTION WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Figure 18a
Figure 18b
Ball Bearing
10
mm
13
mm
16
mm
19
mm
6. Remove the other bearing from the left side of the frame by
removing the snap ring.
7. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to the left
8. Carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft.
9. Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble.
Snap Ring
Bearing
Figure 18c
Figure 18d
If you only want to replace the rubber ring, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the eight screws which secure the friction wheel’s side
plates together.
Figure 18e
10
mm
13
mm
16
mm
19
mm
Rubber Ring
22
Two-Stage Snow Blower
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