Friction Wheel Removal - Craftsman 247.8819 Operator's Manual

3. Remove the belt as follows. Refer to Figure 26.
a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
b. Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the right.
c. Lift the drive belt off engine pulley.
4. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on
the auger housing.
5. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower
by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to
Figure 23.
6. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and
friction wheel disc. See Figure 27.
7. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.
NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease reassembly of the belt.

FriCTion WHeeL reMovaL

If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged,
and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct
the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the
instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or
cracking and replace if necessary.
1. Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position.
3. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on
the auger housing.
4. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower
by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it.
5. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing the screw and bell
washer which secure it to the axle. See Figure 28.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28