MTD E662E - Manual (Page 18)

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5. Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but
do not completely remove, the hex nut and bell
washer on the left end of gear shaft. See Figure
32.
6. Lightly tap the hex nut to dislodge the ball bearing
from the right side of frame. Remove the hex nut
and bell washer from left end of shaft.
7. Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide the
friction wheel assembly from the shaft.
8. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove the
friction wheel rubber from between the friction
wheel plates.
9. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws
in rotation and with equal force.
10. Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the
pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft
through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse
order.
Figure 32
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel
in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated
areas, where fuel fumes may reach an
open flame, spark or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or
other gas appliance.
1. If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare the
engine for storage as instructed in the separate
engine operator’s manual included with your unit.
2. Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and
equipment.
3. Follow lubrication recommendations in section 9.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment
in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any
chains, springs, bearings and cables.
Hex Nut
Bell
Washer