Use and Care Manual

100434 - 24 IN. 2-STAGE SNOWBLOWER
MAINTENANCE
27
Repair or Replace Friction Disk
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NOTICE
If the snowblower fails to drive with the drive control engaged,
and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to
correct the problem, the friction disc may need to be replaced.
Tools required:
– Size 10 wrench (included).
– Size 17 wrench (not included).
To remove and replace your snowblower’s friction disc, proceed as
follows:
1. Carefully pivot the snowblower up and forward so that it rests
on the auger housing. Place a piece of cardboard or moving
blanket on the ground before tipping forward. Make sure all
fluids are removed and spark plug is disconnected.
2. Remove the base frame cover (1) form the underside of the
snowblower by removing the six M6 × 16 screws which
secure it (Fig 33A/B).
1
2
Figure 33A
1
Figure 33B
3. Remove the right wheel (2) by removing the axle pin on it
(Fig. 33C).
2
Figure 33C
4. Carefully remove the M10 hex nut (3) which secures the hex
shaft (4) to the snowblower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s
end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the
frame (Fig. 34A).
3
4
Figure 34A
5. Carefully position the hex shaft downward and to the left
before carefully sliding the friction disc assembly (5) off the
shaft (Fig. 34B).
5
Figure 34B