Sears 536.886331 - Manual (Page 24)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE FRICTION WHEEL
If the snow thrower will not move forward, and the friction
wheel is worn or damaged, you need to replace it, as
follows: (First allow the engine to cool).
A
CAUTION: DRAINGASOLINEOUTDOORS
AWAY FROM FIRE OR FLAMF
• Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire.
t Stand the snow thrower up on the auger housing end
(See FIG. 15).
• Remove the bottom panel (See FIG. 1 3) .
• Remove ball joint from shift yoke assembly (See FIG.
12 In this section).
I Remove the three (3) fasteners securing the friction
wheel to the hub (See FIG. 14), and set fasteners
aside.
t Remove the four bolts securing bearing plates (both
sides) (See FIG. 15).
I Remove the right side bearing plate. Leave hex shaft
in original position.
' Remove friction wheel from hub. Slip friction wheel off
hex shaft towards right side.
Position new friction wheel onto hub. See FIG. 15.
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
earlier. Ensure hex shaft turns freely.
Reinstall ball joint to shift yoke assembly.
Should friction wheel require adjustment, see To
Adjust The Friction Wheel in this section.
DTE; Ensure friction wheel and friction disc are free from
iase or oil.
Replace bottom panel.
HUB
i ^ I
FASTENER;
DISC PLATE
BEARING
PLATE
BOLTS
BEARING
PLATE
FRICTION
WHEEL
(UNIT STANDING ON
AUGER HOUSING END)
FIG. 15