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2. Remove self-tapping screws from frame cover
underneath snow thrower.
3. Remove klik pins which secure the wheels,
and remove wheels from axle.
4. Remove gear shaft from the unit by removing
bolts, lock washers and flat washers from each
side of the frame. See Figure 5-74.
5. Hold friction wheel assembly and slide gear
shaft out of the unit toward right hand side.
See Figure 5-75.
6. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove the
friction wheel rubber from between the friction
wheel plate.
7. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six
screws in rotation and with equal force.
8. Slide the friction wheel assembly up onto shift
mechanism and slide gear shaft back into the
unit.
9. Reassemble in reverse order.
10. Remove plastic from under gas cap, if used.
5-8.8 Belt Removal and Replacement.
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against engine.
1993 and Prior:
1. Disconnect chute crank at chute assembly by
removing cotter pin and flat washer.
NOTE
On some 1992 units, reports from the field indi-
cate that some of the plastic chute adapters
are breaking on Models 610E, 640F and 660G
snow throwers. The parts were found to be
made with inferior plastic. Install service kit
753-0535. The kit contains an improved chute
adapter and reinforcement bracket with hard-
ware.
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