Snapper SPE481 Benutzerhandbuch

 

 
7.5 

In the event that a spindle bearing requires 
replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable 
Spindles have been designed so that no special 
tools or presses are required. 

 

1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. 
Allow blade bolt, washer, blade and four spacers to 
drop down out of the spindle housing.  

 

See Figure 7.7. 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 

2.  Remove spindle pulley from spindle shaft. 

 

3.  Locate circular retaining ring on spindle shaft at 
top bearing. Remove retaining ring. Allow spindle 
shaft to drop out of housing. 

 

4. Top and bottom bearings are now removable. 
Pull out on inner race to slide bearing from 
housing.  See Figure 7.8. 

 

 

 
 

 

5.  Thoroughly clean all parts removing all old 
contaminated grease. 

 

6. 

Install new bottom bearing first. 

 
 

NOTE: The bearing is sealed/shielded on one side 
only. The bottom bearing must be installed with the 
sealed/shielded side DOWN. 

 
 7.  Insert spindle shaft up through the bottom 

bearing. Slide spacer down over spindle shaft. 

 

8. 

Install new top bearing. Install the top bearing 

with the seal/shield UP. 

 

9. 

Slide circular retaining ring down spindle shaft 

until it fully locks into groove on shaft. 

 

10. Place spindle pulley and spacer on top of 
spindle shaft. 

 

11. Reinstall blade bolt, washer, blade and four 
spacers. 

 

12. Torque blade bolt and nut to 60 to 75 ft. lbs. 

 
 

 
 13. Pump grease into spindle housing until grease 

purges from vent on housing. 

 

14. After the first 5 hours of operation, grease 
spindle housing to insure it is full, then every 25 
hours.