Snapper 1650 Series User Manual

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT PTO (1855)
Front power take-off is part of front axle pivot on
the 1855 series therefore servicing of these units are
together.
REMOVAL (1855)
1. Remove front pulley shield and remove
drive belts.
2. Remove retaining ring and remove
pulley. Fig. 2.21.
3. Unscrew large nut and bearing assem¬
bly off axle mounting sleeve and slide off.
Fig. 2.22.
4. Remove retaining ring from shaft. Fig.
2.23.
5. Remove large nut from rear of axle
mounting sleeve and slide PTO shaft with nut
and bearing out rearward. Fig. 2.24.
FIG. 2.22 - FRONT PTO BEARING PARTS
FIG. 2.21 - REMOVING FRONT PULLEY
6. Disconnect drag link from steering pivot
and attach a suitable lifting device to raise
tractor.
7. Raise tractor enough to remove pres¬
sure on axle and remove mounting sleeve.
Fig. 2.25.
8. Continue raising tractor and remove
axle, thrust washers and pivot tube. Fig.
2.26.
9. Inspect bushings if worn, remove old
bushings and install new ones flush with
machined surface of axle. Fig. 2.27.
10. Install bushings in bellcrank arm flush
with machined surface. Fig. 2.28.
FIG. 2.24 - PULLING FRONT PTO SHAFT
2.7 I*

Snapper 1650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	1650 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English