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

Have used this thrower 2-3 times this year and when last used was working fine and backed it into garage. Started it up tonight only to find that there is no drive forward or reverse. Checked drive belt and it all seems ok. Flipped unit up and removed bottom cover and find that the friction disc does not contact the plate under it even when engaging the clutch. Have put tension on the clutch cable and the friction disc still does not engage the plate. Is it safe to assume that I need to replace the friction disc? There still seems to be plenty of rubber on it with no chunks of rubber missing? Also does it seem odd that it was working fine on last use and now I have no forward or reverse drive? Any info would be appreciated.........