Two Stage Snowthrower Drive Systems Manual 3 - 7Traction Drive Systems6. Next, tension the pivot assembly. With the unitupright, use a screwdriver to stretch the tractionspring and hook it into the hole provided(Figure 86).Figure 86 MVC-7147. Slip one thrust washer on each end of the axleand insert it into the chassis. Lightly oil the insideof the bearings and slip one on each end, with thehub pointing inward. Secure each bearing with twothread forming screws (Figure 87).Figure 87 2768-0268. Coat the end of the axles with anti-seize or awater repellent grease and install the wheels withthe click pins.9. Lower the machine to the ground, check thelinkage adjustments, fill with fuel and oil, and testrun.DISASSEMBLY ó LAWN-BOY MODELS28230, 23231 AND TORO MODELS 38051,38052, 38054, 38056, 38062, 38063, 38064,38072, 380731. Drain the gasoline and oil.2. Remove the belt cover. Loosen the belt guide, donot bend. Remove the auger and traction belts(Figure 88).Figure 88 2773-0143. Stand the unit up on its auger and secure toprevent tipping.4. Remove the bottom cover.5. Remove the klik pins and slide both wheels off theaxle.11. Belt guide