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14.7. Slide the axle shaft to left to allow 44T gear to
slide off the key. See Figure 29.
14.8. Remove key from the shaft.
14.9. Continue to slide axle shaft to the left as you
remove the components from the axle shaft.
NOTE:
Maintain correct order of parts.
14.10.Reassemble the components in reverse order.
15.
SPLITTING THE UNIT
Splitting the unit in two allows easy access to the fric-
tion disk and auger pulley.
This is the preferred method of servicing these parts.
15.1. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
15.2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug.
15.3. Remove the hairpin clip securing the chute crank
assembly to the chute crank bracket. See Figure
30.
15.4. Remove the washer and slide the crank assem-
bly from the bracket.
15.5. Using a 3/8” socket and extension, remove the
two self-tapping screws securing the plastic belt
cover to the frame.
15.6. Remove the auger belt from around the engine
pulley.
15.7. Using a 3/8” socket, remove the hex screw
attaching the front auger cable guide bracket to
the left side of the frame. See Figure 31.
15.8. Unhook the extension spring from the auger
drive idler bracket.
Figure 29
Key
Axle Shaft
Slide Left
Figure 30
Hairpin Clip Washer Chute Crank
Figure 31
Auger Cable Bracket Hex Screw
Auger Housing Hex Screws
