Simplicity 1691414, 7/22E, 1691413 Wheel Axle Bearing Replacement, Auger Shaft Bearing Replacement

WHEEL AXLE BEARING

REPLACEMENT

After approximately 100 hours of use (about 5 years), or if drive chain jumps off sprockets, wheel axle bearings may need to be replaced.

1.Disconnect spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug.

2.Place a block under the snowthrower so the wheels are just off the ground.

3.See figure 16. Remove the ring pin and wheel from each axle.

4.Slide off the washers and long spacer.

A CAUTION

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must be used on each side of the shaft.

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5.Pull bearing out of housing opening and off of the shaft.

6.Install new bearing by aligning bearing flat sides with flat sides in housing.

7.Install washers and long spacer.

8.Install wheel and ring pin.

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AUGER SHAFT BEARING

REPLACEMENT

If auger shaft bearings need replacement, proceed as follows:

1.Pry off the E-ring (figure 16).

2.Remove the washers, then pull the bearing out of the housing and off the shaft.

3.Install new bearing by aligning bearing flat sides with flat sides in housing.

4.Install washers. Install a new E-ring securely in shaft groove.