Driven Disc Bearing Replacement - Snapper 16 Series Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
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.
4.3.4. Replacing Rubber Driven Disc Ring
(Continued From Previous Page)
2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring
and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft.
See Figure 4.12.
3. Remove the five machine screws and plate which
secure the rubber ring to the driven disc hub. See
Figure 4.13.
4. Insta new rubber ring.
5. Reverse above procedures for reassembly and
installation.
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FIGURE 4.12
4.3.5. Replacing Bearing In Driven Disc Assembly
If the driven disc bearing fails, remove the driven
disc assembly and replace bearing as follows:
1. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, free the clip
from the transfer rod. Then remove the transfer rod
from the clip and the speed control rod. See Figure
4.11.
2. Using needle nose pliers, unhook the drive spring
and slide the driven disc assembly off the hex shaft.
See Figure 4.12.
3. Remove snap ring that secures driven disc hub
to thrust plate. See Figure 4.14.
THRUST SHIM
PLATE
_ _SNAP _.
REMOVE FOUR v
MACHINE SCREWS
DRIVEN
DISC HUB
DRIVEN DISC R
PLATE 1 / DISC
FIGURE 4.14
4. Slide the hub assembly out of the bearing.
5. Remove the four screws.
6. Remove bearing and replace with new bearing.
7. Reassemble components in reverse order.
FIGURE 4.13
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