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PRODUCT CARE
7. Remove belt from around auger pulley, and slip it between
support bracket and auger pulley (Figure 89).
Figure 89
NOTE: Engaging auger control will ease removal and
reinstallation of belt.
8. Replace auger belt by following instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: Make sure to reinstall shoulder bolt (a) and reconnect
spring to frame after installing a replacement auger belt
(Figure 88).
9. After replacing auger belt,test the auger control. Refer to
Auger Control on page 17.
Drive Belt Replacement
NOTE: See your authorized service dealer to have drive belt
replaced or contact Customer Support.
Friction Wheel Inspection (Steerable 500 and 800
Series & Non-Steerable Single Speed 600 Series)
If snow blower fails to drive with drive control lever engaged,
and performing drive control cable adjustment fails to correct
problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.
IMPORTANT: Special tools are required and several components
must be removed in order to replace the friction wheel rubber.
See your authorized service dealer to have friction wheel rubber
replaced or contact Customer Support.
To inspect friction wheel, proceed as follows:
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to
drain fuel from engine. Remove safety key or disconnect
spark plug wire.
2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on
auger housing.
3. Remove frame cover from underside by removing four self-
tapping screws (Figure 82).
4. Inspect friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking.
5. Using the four self tapping screws, reinstall the frame cover
(Figure 82).
6. If friction wheel rubber must be replaced see your authorized
service dealer to have friction wheel rubber replaced or
contact Customer Support.
Friction Wheel Removal
(Multi-Speed Non-Steerable 600 Series)
If snow blower fails to drive with drive control lever engaged,
and performing drive control cable adjustment fails to correct
the problem, friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the
instructions below. Examine friction wheel for signs of wear or
cracking and replace if necessary.
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to
drain fuel from engine. Remove safety key or disconnect
spark plug wire.
2. Place shift lever in first Forward (F1) position.
3. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on
auger housing.
4. Remove frame cover from underside by removing self-
tapping screws (Figure 82). Remove right-hand wheel by
removing screw and bell washer which secure it to axle. See
(Figure 90).
Figure 90
5. Carefully remove hex nut (a) which secures hex shaft to frame
and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge ball bearing from
right side of frame (Figure 91).
a
Ball Bearing
Figure 91
NOTE: Be careful not to damage threads on shaft.
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