Friction Wheel Removal - White Outdoor 10.5-30SW Operator's Manual

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Friction Wheel Removal

If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control
engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-
ment on page 12 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.
• Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position.
• Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a
piece of plastic under the gas cap.
• Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so
that it rests on the auger housing.
1. a. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the
snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws
which secure it.
b. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing the
screw and cupped washer which secure it to the
axle.
2. Carefully remove the hex nut and washer which
secures the hex shaft to the snow thrower frame and
lightly tap the shaft's end to dislodge the ball bearing
from the right side of the frame.
3. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to the
left before carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly
off the shaft.
NOTE: If you're replacing the friction wheel assembly
as a whole, discard the worn part and slide the new part
onto the hex shaft. Follow the steps above in reverse
order to reassemble components. If you're disassembling
the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring,
proceed as follows:
4. Remove the four screws which secure the friction
wheel's side plates together.
• Remove the rubber ring from between the plates.
• Reassemble the side plates with screws and new
rubber ring.
• Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex
shaft and follow the steps above in reverse order to
reassemble components.
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Maintaining
Your Snow
Thrower
When reassembling
the friction wheel as-
sembly, tighten each
screw only one rota-
tion before turning the
wheel clockwise and
proceeding with the
next screw. Repeat
this process several
times to ensure the
plates are secured
with equal force.
IMPORTANT
NEVER replace the
auger shear pins with
standard pins. Any
damage to the auger
gearbox or other com-
ponents, as a result of
doing so, will NOT be
covered by your snow
thrower's warranty.