Troy-Bilt 7524 - Manual (Page 16)

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• Using a wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not
completely remove, the hex nut and bell washer on
left end of gear shaft. See Figure 20.
• 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.
• Slide the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction
wheel assembly from the shaft.
• Remove the four screws from the friction wheel
assembly. Remove the friction wheel rubber from
between the plates. See Figure 21.
Figure 21
• Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the four screws
in rotation and with equal force.
• Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin
of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft
through the assembly. Reassemble the wheels and
the frame cover.
SECTION 8: 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.
• If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine
for storage as instructed in the engine manual.
• Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.
• Follow lubrication recommendations on page 12.
• Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated 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.
Engine
Refer to separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance procedures.
Plates
Screws
Friction Wheel Rubber
Hub
Bearing