To Replace Friction Wheel - Sears Craftsman 536.886121 Owner's Manual

S CE ADJUSTNIE TS
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL BOLT
If the snow thrower willnot move forward, and the friclion
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it as
follows: (First allow the engine to cool.)
_ CAUTION: DRAIN GASOLINEOUTDOORS
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAME.
® Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank by removing the
fuel line. Drain the fuel and reinstall the fuet line
Q Disconnect the spark plug wire
@ Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end
(See Fig. 33)_
® Remove the bottom panel (See Fig 30, page 22)_
® Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction
wheel to hub (See Fig. 32) and set fasteners aside,.
@ Remove the four bolts securing the bearing plates
(both sides).
@ Remove right side bearing plate Leave Hex shaft in
original position (See Fig. 33)
® Removefriclionwheelfromhub..Slipfrictionwheeloff
hex shaft towards right side (See Fig. 33).
O Position new friction wheel onto hub.
• Install bearing plates to original position. Ensure hex
shaft is engaged with both bearing plates:
@ Secure bearing plates using bolts removed earlier.
@ Secure friction wheel to hub using fasteners removed
eadier. Ensure hex shaft turns freely
NOTE: Ensure friction wheel and friction disc are free
from grease or oil
• Replace bottom panel
@ Lower the snow thrower onto the tires,
FRICTION
WHEEL
LOCKWASHER
SHAFT
BOLT
HUB
NUT
FIG. 32
LOCKWASHER
FRICTION
HUB
SHAFT
FASTENERS
(screws,
Iockwashers,
and nuts)
PLATES
L
".... '/ _ AUGER
%,. . J _"
,,iHOUSING
"_K_ ............................. ..: :i._
(UNIT STANDING ON
AUGER HOUSING END)
FIG. 33
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