Cub Cadet Medium Frame 3 Stage - Manual (Page 67)

700 Series 3-Wheel Track-Drive System
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Friction Wheel Replacement
To remove/replace the Friction Wheel:
1. Remove the Hex Drive Shaft by following the proce-
dures described in the Hex Drive Shaft section of this
chapter.
2. Remove the bearing and washers from one side of
the Hex Drive Shaft.
3. Remove the E-ring that holds the Planetary Gear Set
to the Hex Drive Shaft.
4. Slide the Planetary Gear Set and washer off of the
Hex Drive Shaft. See Figure 6.28.
NOTE: The washer behind the gear set is the thinest of
the three washers. See Figure 6.24.
5. Slide the Friction Wheel Assembly off of the Hex
Drive Shaft.
6. Remove the four screws that hold the Friction Wheel
Assembly together using a 1/2” wrench.
7. Separate the Friction Wheel Assembly.
8. Inspect the parts for damage or wear. Replace parts
as needed
NOTE: If it failed because of something other than normal
wear, identify and correct the cause before return-
ing to service. See Figure 6.29.
9. Install the rubber Friction Wheel following the previ-
ous steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Tighten the screws in a star pattern. See Figure
6.30.
NOTE: The torque for the 1/4”-20 screws is 72 - 108 in lbs
(8 - 12 Nm).
NOTE: The torque for the 5/16”-18 screws is 115 - 145 in
lbs (13 - 16 Nm)
NOTE: Make sure the rubber ring is secure within the
wheel assembly before installing it in the unit.
NOTE: Coat the hex section of the Hex Drive Shaft with a
generous coating an anti-seize compound.
10. Test run the snow thrower before returning the it to
service.
Figure 6.28
Figure 6.29
Figure 6.30
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