Yard Machines 317E660G000 Owner's Manual page 14

3. Remove six self-tapping screwsfromthe frame
coverunderneath t hesnow thrower.
4. Remove the klickpinswhichsecurethe v'heels,
andremove thewheels fromtheaxle.
5. Using a 7/8"wrench to holdtheshaft,Ioos,,=n, but
do not completely remove, t he hexnut al_dbell
washeron the left endof gearshaft.Seefigure
22.
6. Lightly tapthe hexnuttodislodge the ball
Learing
from the right side of frame. Remove the tex nut
and bell washer from left end of shaft.
7. Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide t_e fric-
tion wheel assembly from the shaft.
8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove t 7e fric-
tion wheel rubber from between the frictior wheel
plate.
9. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six _crews
in rotation and with equal force.
10. Position the friction wheel assembly up o,_to the
pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide th,_ shaft
through the assembly. Reassemble in _everse
order.
FIGURE 22.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for storage
as follows:
1. Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank
to prevent gum deposits from forming on these
parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
a. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine
stops due to lack of fuel.
b. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl
drain, located below the carburetor cover.
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WARNING: Drain fuel into approved con-
tainer outdoors, away from open flame.
Be certain engine is cool. Do not smoke.
Fuel left in engine during warm weather
deteriorates and will cause serious start-
ing problems.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an accept-
able alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always
follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow it to reach carburetor. Do not drain carburetor if
using fuel stabilizer.
2. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of
engine oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
Crank engine several times to distribute oil.
Replace spark plug.
3. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equip-
ment.
4. Follow lubrication recommendations on page 11.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light off or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
OFF-SEASON STORA(;E
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WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in
tank indoors or in poorly ventilate(J areas,
where fuel fumes may reach ar open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a fl Jrnace,
water heater, clothes dryer or otl'er gas
appliance.
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