Snapper RT5 series - CHAIN CASE RECONDITIONING; NEEDLE BEARING REPLACEMENT

FIG. 3.23 ■ NYLON SPACER INSTALLATION FIG. 3.20 ■ SEPARATE CASE HALVES
CHAIN CASE RECONDITIONING
NEEDLE BEARINGS: The rotor shaft needle
bearings are press fitted in case haives. Proceed as
follows to replace.
1. Pull oil seals out of recess in case halves.
2. Place round support under bearing seat area and
drive or press the bearings out. The bearings can be
removed toward either the inside or outside of case.
3. Before installing replacement bearings inspect
seating surfaces and remove any nicks, burrs or
sharp edges that could interfere with and damage
the replacement bearings during installation.
4. The hardened side of the needle bearing has
numbering stamped in the surface. The bearings
must be driven from the numbered side.
FIG. 3.21 ■ CHAIN SPROCKET ASSEMBLY
5. U se driver of appropriate diameter to press the
replacement needle bearing into place.