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9. Friction wheel assembly part no. 718-0231 (1992 only) failing either by separation of the rubber friction
material or the brazed hub separating.
a. Replace component with new friction wheel service kit no. 753-0628 track models and 753-0629 wheel
drive models.
NOTE: Torque patch bolts in the hexagon shaft to (13 ft. lb. only) not 23 ft. lb. as shown on ST-117 and
ST-118.
10. Friction wheel assembly part no. 684-0042A (1996) separating at the splined hub.
a. Replace component with either a new 684-0042A or a 684-0042 and also a 716-0185 snap ring which
was used in 1995.
11. Auger pulleys part no. 756-0572 not staying secured to the pulley mounting adapter on 1992 units only.
a. Replace auger pulleys with new pulleys part no. 756-0957 and adapter part no. 748-0360.
12. Units encountering extremely stiff shifting.
a. Ensure that the hexagon shaft has been properly cleaned and lubricated. On retailed units this must
be performed every spring and fall. In extremely cold weather -35 to -50, the hexagon shaft can be
cleaned and lubricated with a light coating of diesel fuel.
13. Bolts shearing in the ends of the hexagon shaft. This was caused by waste materials from phosphating
and heat treating being left in the threaded holes. When the bolts are driven in they fracture from the inside
diameter of the holes being smaller than they should be.
a. If the bolt has broken off then it may have to be extracted with an easy out. If the hexagon shaft has
been damaged by falling into the transmission then replace with part no. 717-1415A. It now has holes
that are 5/16" in diameter instead of 1/4." The fasteners have been upgraded to grade (5). The new
part number is 710-0538.
(Other Miscellaneous Problems)
14. Chute adapter part no. 731-1306 (1992 only) failing.
a. Replace component with service kit no. 753-0535.
15. Chute cable guide part no. 731-1313 breaking.
a. Replace component with new part no. 731-1313B.
NOTE: Both chute control cables must be adjusted as per owner’s manual.
16. Head lamp bulb part no. 725-1645 failing prematurely (1992 through 1994).
a. Replace failed component with new bulb no. 725-1645. On units built between 1994 and 1996 use
bulb no. 725-1658.
CAUTION: The new bulb burns much hotter than the previous bulb. A new lamp housing has heat reflect-
ing tape installed inside by the vendor. The part number is 725-1672. If replacement bulb burns
out, have a service dealer test the alternator output of the Tecumseh snow king engine. Units
have been found that have voltage spikes up to 50 volts.
17. Weld nuts inside the transmission frame missing or breaking off.
a. Install lock washer part no. 736-0119 and hex nut part no. 712-0267 in place of the weld nut.
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