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15.9. Using a ½” socket remove the four hex screws
and bell washers securing the auger housing
assembly to the frame.
15.10.Tip the handles back to allow separation of the
auger housing from the frame. See Figure 32.
16.
FRICTION WHEEL DISC DISASSEMBLY
16.1. Split the unit in two. See SPLITTING THE UNIT
Section.
16.2. Tip the handles down towards the ground and
rest them on 4x4s in order to not bend the shift
lever.
16.3. Use a piece of starter cord to take tension off the
friction wheel drive belt. See Figure 33.
16.4. Remove the drive belt from around the engine
pulley.
Figure 32
Figure 33
Starter Cord
16.5. Using a screwdriver and 9/16” wrench, remove
the jam nut and bell washer securing the friction
wheel to the support bracket. See Figure 34.
16.6. Remove the friction wheel from the bracket. See
NOTE:
Be aware of hole location during asem-
bly. Use the hole on the right side as you face
the unit when installing the friciton wheel. Use
Locktite on the nut during assembly.
17.
AUGER PULLEY REMOVAL
17.1. Split the unit in two. See SPLITTING THE UNIT
Section.
17.2. Wedge a 2x4 between the spiral assembly and
the auger hosing to hold it in place.
Figure 34
Jam Nut
Figure 35
Friction Wheel Jam Nut Bell Washer
NOTE hole location
for assembly - right
hole.
