Snapper 1650 Series User Manual

1. PRE-LOAD NUT.
2. STEERING ARM.
3. SEAL.
4. HOUSING.
5. BEARING CUP (2)
6. SHAFT.
7. BEARINGS (2).
8. CONE WASHER.
9. COTTER-PIN.
10. ADJUST. STUD.
2.5-GEAR COMPONENTS
REASSEMBLY (1600-1650)
Refer to Fig. 2.5 for identification of parts
and proceed as follows:
1. Lubricate bearings and insert one cup
and bearing into gear housing.
2. Slide steering shaft into gear housing,
followed with another bearing cone and cup.
3. Install adjusting nut and tighten until
steering shaft has a slight bind when turned,
Fig. 2.6. At this point adjust nut until shaft
has no end-play with no binding when turn¬
ed. Secure adjusting nut with cotter key.
4. Install bearing at upper end of shaft and
tube.
FIG. 2.6 — SHAFT PRE-LOAD SETTING
5. Loosen adjusting screw in steering arm
and install arm into housing with seal and re¬
tainer in place.
6. Install washer and one retaining nut on
steering arm shaft. Tighten nut until steering
arm has no binding or end-play. Secure re¬
taining nut in this position with locknut.
7. Turn in on adjusting screw until a slight
drag is felt on steering shaft at mid range of
steering (this would be a straight ahead posi¬
tion of front wheels).
8. B ack out adjusting screw to eliminate
any binding of steering shaft and secure in
this position with locknut. Fig. 2.7
FIG. 2.7 - STEERING GEAR ADJUSTMENT
2.2 *

Snapper 1650 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	1650 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English