Track And Track Wheels - MTD 500 series Shop Manual

Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers

Track and Track Wheels

To remove/replace the Track and Track Wheels:
NOTE: The Track and Track Wheels are removed
and installed as one assembly.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground it against the engine.
2. Drain the fuel tank.
3. Tip the snow thrower forward, so that it rests on its
auger housing opening.
4. Remove the nut and washer from the drive wheel
using a 3/4" wrench. See Figure 5.2.
5. Remove the nut and washer from the idler wheel
using a 3/4" wrench. See Figure 5.3.
6. Loosen the Tensioning J-bolt nuts.
7. Slide the Track and the Track Wheels off of the unit.
8. Slip the wheels out of the Track.
9. Install the Track and Track Wheels by following the
previous steps in reverse order.
NOTE: The Tracks are directional. There is an
arrow molded on the inside of the Track. The
arrow points in the direction of rotation for
forward travel. See Figure 5.4.
NOTE: The arrow was highlighted with a white paint
pen to make it visible in the photograph.
10. Adjust the track tension by following the procedures
described in the Track Adjustment section of this
chapter.
11. Test run the unit in a safe area before returning it to
service.
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Drive wheel
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.4