Snapper 1650 Series User Manual

SECTION 4 — TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLES & WHEELS
The first segment of this section covers the overhaul and repair of the transaxle and gearbox
drive used on the 1600 series tractors. The hydrostatic transmission used on the 1650 and 1855
series is covered in the second segment.
A lifting device such as block and chain will be required to raise the tractor frame off the trans¬
mission — rear wheel assembly after these units are separated.
1600 SERIES
TRANSAXLE AND GEARBOX
The transmission and rear axle assembly
(transaxle) is driven by a "V" belt through a
gear box. This part of the manual is divided
into two parts, transaxle and gearbox. The
transaxle has 4 speeds forward and 1 speed
reverse.
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL
1. Disconnect wires and remove rear fen¬
der and seat assembly.
2. Remove drive belt from transaxle pulley
and disconnect brake linkage at brake. Fig.
4.1.
3. Attach a suitable lifting device to tractor
frame.
4. Remove transaxle retaining bolts. Fig.
4.1.
5. Raise tractor and remove transaxle as¬
sembly from tractor. Fig. 4.2.
TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION
1. Position transaxle under tractor as
shown in Fig. 4.2 and lower tractor into
place.
2. Install retaining bolts and tighten sec¬
urely. Fig. 4.1.
3. Install belt and reconnect brake linkage.
4. Install rear fender and seat assembly
and reconnect wires.
TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY AND
REASSEMBLY
1. Shift transmission to neutral and remove
shift lever. Fig. 4.3.
2. Remove both axle housings.
3. Block up transmission so that no pres¬
sure is in brake shaft with case side facing
up. Fig. 4.4.
4. Cap dowel pins out of case into cover
and remove bolts.
5. Lift case 1-1/2 to 2 inches above cover,
tilt so case will clear shift rods, rotate case
and remove from cover and gears. Fig. 4.4.
FIG. 4.1-TRANSAXLE RETAINING BOLTS
FIG. 4.2-LIFT TRACTOR OFF TRANSAXLE
FIG. 4.3-TRANSAXLE SHIFT REMOVED
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4.1

Snapper 1650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	1650 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English