Snapper RT5 series - TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL GUIDE

FIG. 4. 11 • GEAR & SPACER REMOVAL
FIG. 4. 13 ■ SPACER & THRUST WASHER
TRANSMISSION
STEP 5: Pull the gears out of the fender frame and
carefully Inspect for wear or damage. Replace Items
as needed (Figure 4.12). Note spacer.
STEP 6: Check the oil impregnated bushings on
both ends of hex tube. Check to make sure the gear
is a light press fit on the hex shaft. Replace if loose
fitting to prevent assembly problems later (Figure
The transmission or gear case is located inside the
housing formed by the left side frame and cover. To
service, remove the front stand-up bar or bumper
then remove both wheels and hubs. Proceed as
follows to overhaul and repair gear case com¬
ponents.
STEP 1: Remove the 5/16x1/2 bolts securing the
fender to the left side of the frame and the two 1/4
self-tap screws holding the idler bracket, loosen
boot clamps, then slide the gear case assembly out
to the left (Figures 4.7
STEP 2; Remove the five #10x1/4 self tapping screws
and remove the boot retainer from the inside cover
of the transmission (Figure 4.8)'.
STEP 3: To separate the frame from the gear case
cover, remove the 1/2Fx1-7/8" gear retaining bolt and
nut, then the eighteen 1/4Fx1/2 bolts and locknuts
(Figure 4.9).
STEP 4: A hole in the workbench large enough to ac¬
cept the axle shaft will help in further disassemWy.
Pull the frame cover off over the short axle shaft end
(Figure 4.10). Note location & condition of parts
before continuing.
STEP 7: Pull the gear-axle for inspection. Note posi¬
tion of the spacer and thrust washer on short shaft
end. If replacing the gear-axle make sure the correct
assembly is used for the model involved. Check the
parts manual (Figure 4.14).
STEP 8: Carefully inspect the axle bearing pressed
mto the fender frame. Press new in place if needed.
Check and replace the nylon grease seal on outside
of the fender bearing (Figure 4.15).
STEP 9: Reassemble transmission components in
reverse sequence of foreooina .stens nr refer fn
FIG. 4. 12 - HEX TUBE GEAR & BUSHINGS
FIG. 4. 14 - AXLE BEARING IN FRAME