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21Section 7 — Service
Drive Belt
NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must
be removed in order to replace the snow thrower’s drive belt. See
your authorized service dealer to have the drive belt replaced or
phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for assistance.
Friction Wheel Inspection
(524 SWE, 526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE)
If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged,
and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to
correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.
NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must
be removed in order to replace the snow thrower’s friction wheel
rubber. See your authorized service dealer to have the friction
wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed
on page 2 for assistance.
To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as follows:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure
it. See Figure 7-4.
4. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking.
Friction Wheel Removal
(524 WE)
If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged,
and performing the drive control cable adjustment 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:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Place the shift lever in first Forward (F1) position.
3. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
4. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure
it. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing the screw
and bell washer which secure it to the axle. See Figure 7-7.
Figure 7-7