Friction Wheel Replacement - Sears Craftsman C950-52009-0 Owner's Manual

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FRICTION WHEEL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove gas from gas tank.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
3. Stand blower up on auger housing end. Remove bottom
panel.
4. Remove bracket from speed control lever (see
Figure 32).
5. Remove fasteners securing friction wheel to hub, and set
fasteners aside (see Figure 33).
6. Remove four bolts securing bearing plates (both sides).
Bearing
Plate Bolts
Bearing
Plate Bolts
Friction Wheel
Figure 33
7. Remove right side bearing plate. Leave hex shaft in origi-
nal position.
8. Remove friction wheel from hub. Slip friction wheel off
hex shaft towards right side.
9. Position new friction wheel onto hub (see Figure 34).
Install bearing plates to original position. Ensure hex
shaft is engaged with both bearing plates.
10. Secure bearing plates using bolts removed earlier.
11. Secure friction wheel to hub using fasteners removed
earlier. Ensure hex shaft turns freely.
12. Replace bracket to speed control lever.
13. Should friction wheel require adjustment see "Friction
Wheel Adjustment".
NOTE: Make sure friction wheel and friction disc are
free from grease or oil.
Friction Wheel
Hub
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Hex Shaft
Nut
Bolt
Figure 34
14. Reinstall bottom panel.
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