Service Section
5.3 Replacing the Drive Bearings(if equipped)
Review the safety section of this manual before attempt-
ing these procedures.
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Thoroughly read and understand the safety and
pre-operating sections of this manual before work-
ing on the unit.
figure 5.3a
Remove the impeller and drive belt as described
in this manual.
If the bearings have not "siezed" onto the shaft
then removal is straightforward.
Loosen the pulley (item# 5, fig. 5.3a) by removing
the bushing bolts (item# 6, fig. 5.3a).
Remove the bearing collar (Item# 8, fig. 5.3b),
if equipped, at the rear of the front bearing (the
bearing closest to the blower housing).
On the rear bearing (closest to the engine) loosen
the set screw on the bearing lock collar (fig. 5.3c)
Using a punch, loosen the lock collar. (fig. 5.3d)
Pull the shaft out toward the blower housing. The
bearing plate, front bearing and pulley should
come out in one unit.
Removing Drive Bearings (refer to 5.3a thur 5.3d):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Make sure the negative battery cable is discon-
nected before opening the blower housing.
figure 5.3b
figure 5.3c
figure 5.3d
Collar (Item# 8)
Bearing Plate
