Yard-Man 31AH553G401 Operator's Manual page 14

Check Friction Wheel
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.
• Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower. See Figure 12.
Self-Tapping
Screw
Figure 12
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Self-Tapping
Screw
Check V-belts
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.
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Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for
excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction
wheel drive hub.
Also engage traction drive control and check if the
friction wheel is making contact with the friction
plate.
If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive
cable following instructions and recheck the friction
wheel.
Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to
instructions on page 17.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively
worn out belts.