MTD 6DE User Manual

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If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control 
engaged, and performing the drive control cable 
adjustment on page 15 fails to correct the problem, the 
friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the 
instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs 
of wear or cracking and replace if necessary

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Place the shift lever in third Forward (F3) position.

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Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place 
a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

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Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so 
that it rests on the auger housing. 

1.

a. Remove the frame cover from the underside 

of the snow thrower by removing four self-
tapping screws which secure it.

b. Remove the right-hand wheel by removing 

the screw and bell washer which secure it to 
the axle. 

c.

Locate the hex shaft and E-ring on the right 
side of the snow thrower frame, about two 
inches from the wheel axle.

c.

Using a suitable tool, carefully remove the 
outer E-ring which secures the hex shaft to 
the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the 
shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing from 
the right side of the frame.

2.

a. Slide the hex shaft downward and to the left 

while carefully un-meshing the lower gears 
on the hex shaft from the upper gears on the 
wheel axle. 

b. Set the hex shaft’s gears aside.
c.

Carefully remove the inner E-ring from the 
hex shaft and slide the friction wheel 
assembly off the hex shaft.

3.

Remove the four screws which secure the friction 
wheel’s side plates together. 

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Remove the rubber ring from between the plates.

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Reassemble the side plates with a replacement 
rubber ring.

 Tighten each screw only one rotation 

before turning the wheel clockwise and proceeding with 
the next screw. Repeat this process several times to 
ensure the plates are secured with equal force.

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Slide the friction wheel assembly back onto the hex 
shaft and follow the steps above in reverse order to 
reassemble components.