Snapper M26 Series, 151-3845 manual Install Long Drive Shaft

14		51-3845,	7/04
OPERATION SECTION
INSTALLATION
		F
A	E	C
		B
		D
		E
Figure 1		D. Capscrews, 3/8-16 x 3/4
A. Drive Shaft
		E. Carriage Bolts and Nuts
B. Support Bracket
		F. Set Collars
C. Front Hitch

Install Long Drive Shaft

1.Slide the drive shaft (A, Figure 1) in from the front. Line up the support bracket (B) with the front hitch

(C).Simultaneously line up the locking collar of the drive shaft (A, Figure 12) with the gear drive of the transmission (B).

2.Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 1) in to the front hitch (C) about 1/2”. Connect the locking collar (A, Figure 2). Pull back on the locking collar

(A)and slide the drive shaft fully onto the transmission (B). Release the locking collar and pull back on the drive shaft until the locking collar locks onto the shaft.

4.Slide the support bracket (B, Figure 1) all the way into the front hitch (C). The support bracket (B) should be touching the front hitch. Tighten capscrews (D).

Note: If the support bracket does not touch the front hitch (C, Figure 1) loosen the set collars (F) carriage bolts and nuts (E) holding the bearing holders. Slide the bracket to the front hitch (C) and tighten the set collars (F) carriage bolts and nuts (E). Secure the bracket with the capscrews.

A B

Figure 2

A. Drive Shaft Locking Collar

B. Transmission Shaft