Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

The drive disk looks worn, but is there a minimum specification for overall diameter or thickness of friction material ? Or, how thick is a new one?

One of the augers came right off the shaft, but the other one won;t come free. They've been lubricated regularly so presumably there's some rust at the ends holding it in place. Would it be more effective to heat the shaft and try it, or should I just go buy a puller, or am I likely to need both? Is the auger shaft a solid piece or is it split on each side of the gear housing?

GMAN,

Anwsered your question, sent you an Email.

                                        Fred

OK, I think the best approach to take with the stuck auger is to take the assembly apart and then have it pressed off the shaft. Any special instructions for dissasembling the auger housing? I ordered the service manual but won't have it for a week or more.

Could I go to an 8" wheel from the 6"? I'd like the increase in contact patch this would yield if I'm going to Snow Hog tires (from chains). This would effectively decrease the numerical drive ratio, but I am adding 50% more power.....Hoever I'm concerned that it would be tilted too far forward. Maybe I'll prop it up and see how it looks.

I was going to have a local shop change the friction disk, but they won't work on snowblowers until August. So I'll probably do it myself, so I can wrap up the project.

 GMAN,

You should have plenty of power with your new engine.

But remember with the 8 in wheels ,your blower will be 33% faster than with the 6's in each gear!!!

 Should make one great blower!!

                                                                          Fred