Snapper TUFF TORQ K50 - Page 11

Section IV - TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY
ITRANSAXLE HOUSING CASE SEPARATION
Remove seventeen capscrews to separate the transaxle
housing case. See Figure 4.4.
Separate the upper and lower halves of the housing case
by inserting a screwdriver between the halves at the five
(5) pry points and pry them apart. See Figure 4.5
Remove any remaining gasket material from both case
halves.
REMOVE SEVENTEEN (17)
12mm CAPSCREWS FROM
CASE
^ DO NOT REMOVE!
FACTORY-INSTALLED
PRESSURE FILL-PLUG.
Carefully inspect components and case halves for obvi¬
ous damage.
FIGURE 4.4
MAGNET REMOVAL & CLEANING
Pull magnet out of slot in lower case half. See Figure 4.6.
Clean magnet by blowing it with compressed air.
After cleaning, inspect the rubber seal around the mag¬
net for splits and brittleness. If damaged, replace with a
new magnet assembly.
Set the magnet aside for final assembly.
FIGURE 4.5
FIGURE 4.6