Troy-Bilt Storm 2840 - Manual (Page 21)

Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction 6.
wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 7-7.
Remove and replace belt in the reverse order. 7.
NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease reassembly of
the belt.
Friction Wheel Removal
If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged,
and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to
correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced.
Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for
signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary:
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 1.
Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position. 2.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 3.
rests on the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
4.
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure
it. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing the screw
and bell washer which secure it to the axle. See Fig. 7-8.
Figure 7-7
Figure 7-8
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