Snapper TUFF TORQ K50 - Page 8

Section III - TRANSAXLE REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL
NOTE:
The following information covers removal of the
SNAPPER TUFF TORO Model K50/K55 Hydrostatic
Transaxle from SNAPPER LAWN TRACTORS.
Raise hood and disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove mower deck. See Operator's Manual.
Remove drain plug and seal washer from lowercase. See
Figure 3.1.
Allow oil to drain completely.
FIGURE 3.1
NOTE:
When reinstalling drain plug, use a new seal washer,
SNAPPER Part No. 9-1434, and torque drain plug to 20-
24 N»m (174-217 lb-in).
Elevate rear of tractor and support frame with jack stands.
Remove and discard rear wheel hubcaps.
Remove rear wheels.
Disconnect brake linkage from brake arm, located under
the right rear frame. See Figure 3.2.
Remove tractor drive belt. Refer to Operator's Manual
for instructions.
Remove hairpin and washer and disconnect transaxle
speed control linkage from front of transaxle. See Figure
3.3.
Remove mounting bolts from transaxle and tractor frame.
Lower transaxle and remove deck cable bracket.
Remove transaxle for service.
Remove all tractor parts which are attached to the tran¬
saxle. Refer to Section Vi, Figure 6.1 for parts break¬
down.
Transaxie is now ready for repair.
WASHER