Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 161)

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5-3.6 Changing Friction Wheel.
1. Move shift lever into reverse position. This will
move friction wheel over to the extreme left
side inside the frame.
2. Tip snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on housing or optional drift cutters.
3. Remove bottom frame cover by using a 3/8
inch wrench to remove six self-tapping screws.
4. Using a 1/2 inch wrench, remove three hex
bolts holding friction wheel to friction wheel
adapter. See Figure 5-27.
NOTE
It may be necessary to tap friction wheel with a
hammer to knock it loose.
5. Assemble new friction wheel so cupped side is
opposite friction wheel adapter.
6. Fasten friction wheel to friction wheel adapter
with three hex bolts. Tighten each nut in rota-
tion until they are finger tight.
7. Spin wheel to see that it is not cocked on hub.
Then using a 1/2 inch wrench, tighten securely.
8. Replace bottom frame cover.
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