MTD 31AH553G401 - Manual (Page 14)

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Check Friction Wheel
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.
• Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
• Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for
excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction
wheel drive hub.
• Also engage traction drive control and check if the
friction wheel is making contact with the friction
plate.
• If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive
cable following instructions and recheck the friction
wheel.
• Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to
instructions on page 17.
Check V-belts
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.
• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
• Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively
worn out belts.
Self-Tapping
Screw
Self-Tapping
Screw