Snapper WRPS216517B, WRPS216517BE Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex Shaft, Belt Service

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug.

4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc

If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven disc assembly and replace bearing as follows:

1.Remove snap ring. See Figure 4.14.

INSTALL

NEW

BEARING

TIGHTEN

THE FOUR

SCREWS

SNAP

RINGS

REINSTALL

DRIVEN

DISC

FIGURE 4.14

2.Slide the hub assembly out of the bearing.

3.Remove the four screws.

4.Remove bearing and replace with new bearing.

5.Reassemble components in reverse order.

4.3.6.Replacement Of Bearing On Pulley End Of Hex Shaft

To replace the bearing on the pulley end of the hex shaft, proceed as follows:

1. Hold the hex shaft with an adjustable wrench held next to the pulley.

2. Remove the 3/8” hex lock nut, which is located on the outside of the right wheel bracket. See Figure 4.15.

3. Remove holder, O-ring and bearing.

4. Install new bearing.

5. Carefully install new O-ring over the outside of the new bearing.

6. Install bearing holder and secure with screws.

7. Install 3/8” hex lock nut.

BALL BEARING

“O” RING

3/8”

HEX LOCK NUT

BALL BEARING

HOLDER

FIGURE 4.15

4.4.BELT SERVICE

On these mowers, the engine belt transmits power from engine to drive disc. The drive disc powers the poly-v belt, which engages the transmission that powers the rear wheels. Should these belts become worn, they could cause slippage, which would impair mower performance. The condition of the engine belt and poly-v belt should be checked after every 25 hours of mower operation.

4.4.1.Engine Drive Belt Replacement (Stretch Type Belts)

1.Empty the fuel tank.

2.Note the belt routing in Figure 4.16. There is no idler pulley on these models to disconnect. See Figure

DRIVE BELT

ENGINE DRIVE

PULLEY

DRIVE DISC

TOP VIEW OF STRETCH TYPE BELT ROUTING

FIGURE 4.16

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