Manual

Remove the ktick pins which secure the wheels,
and remove the wheels from the axle.
Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not
completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on
the left end of gear shaft. See Figure 26.
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Figure 26
Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing
from the right side of the frame. Remove the hex
nut and bell washer from the left end of the shaft.
Slide the gear shaft to the right then slide the
friction wheel assembly from the shaft.
Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). See Figure 27.
Screws
_ FrictionWheel Rubber
Hub
Screws
Friction Wheel
Plates _
Figure 27
Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the
friction wheel plate.
Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in
rotation and with equal force. See Figure 27.
Slide friction wheel assembly back onto the gear
shaft. Be sure to align the pin on the shift rod with
hole in the friction wheel assembly. See Figure 24.
Reassemble gear shaft and the wheels. Reattach
the frame cover. Flip snow thrower back to its
operating position and remove any plastic from
under the machine or around the gas cap if you had
put it earlier.
Off-SeasonStorage
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an
open flame, spark or pilot light such as on
a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, away from 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 period
deteriorates and will cause serious
starting problems.
If unit isto 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.
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain,
located below the carburetor cover.
NOTE: Fuel stabifizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage. Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust.
Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of engine
oil through spark plug hole intocylinder. 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.
Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
When storing any type of power equipment in an
unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proofthe equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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