Drive Shaft Disassembly - California Trimmer Mower Maintenance Manual

Heavy Duty & Commercial

Drive Shaft Disassembly

Tools Required:
5/32" Allen Wrench
1
1 Needle Nose Pliers
1/2" Wrenches
2
Unbolt both chain guards and remove.
Remove all three (3) chains by removing their master links.
Remove the two (2) roller springs.
Disconnect the clutch rod from the clutch fork.
Remove the two (2) clutch forks and clutch adjustment bolt.
Unbolt the steady rest.
Remove the two (2) set screws from the 17 tooth outer sprocket.
Unbolt the bearing holders from the frame on both sides.
Remove the drive shaft assembly from the mower frame.
Using a pulley Puller, remove the bearing holder from the right side.
NOTE: Do not pull the bearing holder by it's' "ears". This may cause them to break off.
Remove the wheel(s) and spacer(s).
Using a Pulley Puller, remove the bearing holder from the other side.
NOTE: Do not pull the bearing holder by the "ears". This may cause them to break off.
Remove the wheel(s) and spacer(s).
Remove the set screws from the wheel set collar.
Slide the set collar off. You may need to tap the set collar with a hammer to remove it. Be careful not to
hit the drive shaft, this may cause damage to the drive shaft.
Remove the set screws from the roller drive sprocket and remove. Like the set collar you may need to
tap the sprocket with a hammer to remove it. Be careful not to hit the drive shaft, this may cause damage
to the drive shaft.
Slide the steady rest and small hard washer off.
Slide the spring compression tool on the shaft until it is touching the set collar in its extended length and
tighten it in place. Now loosen the set screws on the set collar and relieve t ension on the spring.
Remove the remaining parts.
1 Pulley Puller
1 Hammer
1 Spring Compression Tool
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