Stanley SPT-182-570, Original Instructions Manual

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5. Carefully remove the hex nut which
secures the hex shaft to the snow thrower
frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to
dislodge the ball bearing from the right
side of the frame. Be careful not to damage
the threads on the shaft.
6. Remove the other bearing from the left side
of the frame by removing the snap ring.
7. Carefully position the hex shaft downward
and to the left before carefully sliding the
friction wheel assembly off the shaft.
8. Follow the previous steps in reverse order
to reassemble.
If you only want to replace the rubber ring,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the eight screws which secure the
friction wheel’s side plates together.
2. Remove the rubber ring from between the plates.
3. Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber
ring.
When reassembling the friction wheel
assembly, make sure that rubber ring is
centered and seated properly between the
side plates. Tighten each screw only one rotation
before turning the wheel clockwise and
proceeding with the next screw on the other side
of the wheel. Repeat this process several times to
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