Cub Cadet 524 SWE - Manual (Page 23)

Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction 6.
wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 8-7.
Remove and replace belt in the reverse order. 7.
NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease reassembly of
the belt.
Friction Wheel Inspection
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.
NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must
be removed and in order to replace the snow thrower’s friction
wheel rubber. See an authorized Service Dealer to have the
friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support
as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service
Manual.
To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as follows:
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.. 1.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 2.
rests on the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow 3.
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure
it. See Fig. 8-8.
Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking. 4.
See Fig. 8-9.
Figure 8-7
Figure 8-8
Figure 8-9
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