QuestionQUESTION: Hi John,
My Craftsman Model 536.887251 snow thrower's friction wheel is engaged with the swing plate and will not release. I found a tension spring off and replaced it but it didn't solve the problem. The only way to get it to turn freely is by applying downward pressure on the swing plate. I checked cable tension and alignment of the friction wheel and all are in specs.
Thanks, John
ANSWER: Hello John:
>>To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers 536.887251 and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left. The Components are Shown in the Drive Sub File.
>>Are All 3 Springs Still Connected as Shown in the Breakdown?
>>Is the Swing Plate Moving Freely and Not Binding or Sticking?
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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QUESTION: Hi John,
All the springs are now connected. I found the right side Swing Plate spring off upon inspection. The Swing Plate is flush against the top of the bottom alignment tab. It cannot go down any further to take tension off the Friction Wheel. I'm beginning to think maybe the Friction Pulley is the problem. It seems that is the only part that could be possible broken and is keeping constant pressure on the Friction Wheel. I took the belt off and it spins freely when I put pressure on the Plate but could a bearing have come loose causing it to ride higher on the shaft? It seems like 1/4" is all that is needed for the drive to work properly.
Thanks,
John
AnswerHello Again John:
>>It is Possible the Bearing (#491) is Bad and Allowing the Impeller Shaft to Drop and Cause the Problem you are having.
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
>>PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 8pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Comments and Ratings are Greatly Appreciated. Thanks.
Respectfully
John
