Snapper 7800597, 7800600 Bearing as follows, Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring a

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.

Maintenance

Maintenance (Continued)

			Driven Disc Bearing Replacement
!	WARNING	!

IMPORTANT: The bearing on these machines is staked into the thrust plate. The bearing will have to be driven out with a mallet and a large punch. A new bearing with four retaining screws will have to be purchased to replace existing bearing.

			If the driven disc bearing requires replacement, replace the
Driven Disc Replacement (Continued)			bearing as follows:
			1. Remove the driven disc assembly. Refer to the Section
2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring (A,
				entitled “Driven Disc Replacement”.
	Figure 28) and slide the driven disc assembly off the
			2. Remove both snap rings		(A, Figure 29) that secure the
	hex shaft.
				rubber driven disc (B) to the thrust plate.
3. Remove the two snap rings (A, Figure 29) which secure
			3. Slide the rubber driven disc hub out of the bearing.
	the rubber driven disc (B) to the driven disc assembly.
			4. Drive out the existing bearing (C).
4. Install a new rubber driven disc onto the driven disc
			5. Install a new bearing and secure to the thrust plate with
	assembly, and secure with the retaining rings.
				four retaining screws. Tighten the screws securely.
5. Reverse the above procedures for reassembly and
			6. Reassemble the components in reverse order.
	installation of the driven disc assembly.
			NOTE: Be sure to replace the shim washer (D) when reassembling
			the iven disc assembly.
	A
				D
					C
					A
	Figure 28: Removing the driven disc assembly			B
		Reproduction
				Figure 29: Replacing the driven disc

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