HEAVY DUTY
SOD CUTTER
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DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN SPROCKET
1. Drain gear case oil and remove gear case cover.
2. Remove belt shield and belt from unit.
3. Remove the two top screws on both side arms and lean them towards rear of unit for easier access to
shaft ends.
4. Remove plugs from each side of gear case and remove the large snap ring securing the bearing to gear
case on the left side of unit.
5. Expand snap ring inside of case, over the shaft and move gear over for easier access to master link.
6. Remove master link and lay chain of bottom of gear case (chain does not have to be removed from drive
wheel sprocket.)
7. Drive shaft out the left side of unit, releasing gears, chain sprocket and spacers.
8. Use adequate jack stands and raise unit so drive wheels are off the floor and support. Remove both drive
wheels and axle keys.
9. Remove seal in case and remove the snap ring holding bearing to case.
10. Install axle nut on end of shaft (opposite the side the snap ring was removed from).
11. Using a soft hammer (lead, rubber, or brass) drive shaft out of case. Remove sprocket by lifting up on
chain.
12. Check top sprocket and chain for wear and replace as necessary.
13. Re-assemble in reverse order using new seals and gaskets.
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
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