200. Replacing the spindle bearings and reassembling the mower deck on a snapper. Part 2

[@twilightsparklegirlytl2796]

Diy guy here I have to replace those bearings and your video was very helpful thanks from south Carolina !!!!

[@jimjackson9381]

@@twilightsparklegirlytl2796 well I’m glad my videos could help out, that’s why I do what I do.

[@victoryfirst2878]

I would like to add a trick that I have been using since my old friend who has passed away some years ago. Mr. Snyder taught me thirty some years ago you always slightly grease the bearings on the outside to make assembly easy and to seat correctly. Later when the bearing go bad, the disassembly will be so easy that you think you are a mechanical magician. Nice video Jim. Keep them coming too.

[@gonesideways6621]

I thought I was only one who had problems with snap rings, great video.

[@joearmor3098]

When I started my reassembly I just put the deck on two sawhorses and I found it easy to work on and gain access to the bottom and top without having to flip it over or squeeze my arm under...

[@charleshoward35]

Thanks Jim, this has been very helpful.

[@jameymccollum7383]

Excellent info on this procedure. Just found it as I was doing this repair on my Snapper. Wish I had seen it a couple of days sooner. I ran into some of the same issues and this should help others greatly. To note if anyone runs into this, the blade bar is threaded onto the spindle(standard, left = loose) and not pressed on as I thought. Thanks so much!!!

[@patdorsey6337]

Thanks for the information. Nobody told me that and I have been trying to pull it off. Du!

[@carterlee3427]

Soda is worse than you think for you. Thank you for the instruction.

[@ralphpearson5420]

Hello and thanks for the content. It would be most helpful if you could supply part numbers in the descriptions. Thank you again

[@TomMcDonald]

Happy 200th Jim! Keep up the great work.

[@jimjackson9381]

Hi Tom it's Jim Thanks for watching and I am glad you are a subscriber. Jim

[@jessiemcgee7057]

extremely useful info, thanks

[@jimjackson9381]

Thanks for watching and thanks for being a subscriber. If you’re not, it’s free to subscribe and it helps me out. Jim.

[@clintonwatts3196]

You the man thx Jim !!

[@jimjackson9381]

You’re welcome, if there’s anything I can help you with please let me know. Jim

[@jeffponti257]

Jim, could you give me the timken bearing number you have there? I can’t quite read it.

[@jimjackson9381]

@@jeffponti257 P204RR6A4362 I get them from applied industrial technologies there in Muskegon Michigan, 6090 Grand haven Rd. and their phone number is 231-798-7750.

[@jeffponti257]

@@jimjackson9381 thank you for the info, and the videos. Very informative!

[@connectingdots3574]

Perfectly instructed. Can you lead me towards some for a ZT150 Snapper ?

[@jimjackson9381]

I would have to have a complete model and serial number to try and find a proper bearings and how many you need are all three spindles bad. Jim

[@jimjackson9381]

I did find some at partstree. com for $20.99 each but I need all your numbers. Is this something you can ship to me to rebuild. Jim

[@barnjob75]

JIM I FINNALY GOT AROUND TO TAKING OUT THE SPINDLE SHAFT ON MY SNAPPER 30 IN. RIDER.I TOOK A CHANCE ON PARTS TREE AND ORDERD ONE FOR A 30 INCH BUT IT WAS TOO SHORT,SENDING IT BACK.THE ONE FROM PARTS TREE IS PART #7024687YP, SAME THREADS AS MY OLD ONE AT BOTH ENDS BUT TOO SHORT. MY OLD ONE IS 10 1/4 IN. LONG.TALKED TO YOU A WHILE BACK, SAID YOU MIGHT HAVE ONE,THANX!

[@jimjackson9381]

I have one here and I was gonna send you a picture of it but I don’t have enough of your email address in this comment title to send it to you. Mine is 10 1/8 inches long. Send me an email and I will send this picture to you. My email is. [e-mail] Thanks. Jim

[@Greg-j5d]

Hello great video. Do you have any tips on unscrewing a stuck blade bar? Mine is seized on pretty good and I cannot seem to get anything to keep the spindle steady while I try to loosen it. Thank you

[@jimjackson9381]

@@Greg-j5d I’ve had a few that were stuck so bad I had to cut them off. You can try heating it up good with a torch, but you want to use a big torch like an oxygen acetylene. You want to heat the bar up faster than the spindle shaft so the bar will expand, but not to shaft .

[@victoryfirst2878]

Jim, could you tell me if one could put four bearings inside the spindle housing if there is room ??? Maybe the unit will never need to be replaced. Just a thought. What is the number of the timken sealed bearings Jim ??? Thanks

[@jimjackson9381]

No you can’t get four bearings inside of the spindle housing it wouldn’t really make it last any longer anyway, instead of wearing out two bearings you would be wearing out four. Jim

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@jimjackson9381 Thanks Jim, How about the numbers on the TIMKEN Bearings ??? That would help fella. vf

[@jimjackson9381]

The bearings I use are Timken no. P204RR6A4362. Thanks. Jim

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@jimjackson9381 Now I will able to get quality bearings. Thanks vf.

[@jamesrick3172]

When you put the blade bar on how tight should that be before adding the nut

[@jimjackson9381]

James Rick Good question I just tighten them up as tight as I can get it using a rubber mallet there’s no real torque setting for it and then just put a nut on and tighten it down good. Jim

[@tallhair]

Great job Jim. Have you ever rebuilt a rear engine Toro Wheel Horse spindle? I have one that needs rebuilt.

[@jimjackson9381]

Well, maybe yours will be the first do you need it rebuilt or do you just need help doing it? If you do then send me some pictures and I’ll let you know what I think. Jim.

[@tallhair]

@@jimjackson9381 Will do Jim. It’s sounds pretty gravelly and hard to turn by hand. It still mows but I know it needs bearings.

[@SeaGiantForge-rf7ss]

Hi, I could not read the number on the Timken Double Shield Bearing you use. Could you please give the Timken number here on these, having problems finding them? Thanks for all the great info, LOVE my SNAPPER!

[@jimjackson9381]

I get mine from applied industrial. Their phone number is 231-798-7750 The number is P204RR6A4362 Just remind them of their sealed on both sides once he sent me the wrong ones Jim

[@SeaGiantForge-rf7ss]

THANKS Jim!!!@@jimjackson9381

[@M.TTT.]

Mine had no washers between the pulleys and bearings (on the top). Snapper LT12 with 41" deck, the 33" deck does appear to have them though.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Can you tell me what the diameter of the pulley is Jim ??? Thanks VF

[@jimjackson9381]

This one is 7 inch diameter. Jim

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@jimjackson9381 Thank you Jim for the information. Peace and out. VF

[@cossieexum495]

What is the size of the top nut because I need the right size socket for the impact

[@jimjackson9381]

Cossie Exum The nut on top of my spindle is 1 1/8 inch. Thanks Jim

[@michaelkorrek7856]

My friend and I cannot get the top nut off with everything we try..does it have left hand threeads..threads... doesn't appear to

[@jimjackson9381]

I’m not sure what nut you’re talking about but there are no left-hand threads on the machine. Jim

[@bodeine454]

Another great and informative video! By the way, I've been wondering what those round nubs are for on the underside of the blade mounting bar. They look like they're there to mount something on. And on another note, I got both belts, engine drive and transmission belt for my new old Snapper 21" self propelled mower. I got them here locally for a little over $18.00. I got the engine belt on a couple days ago, sharpened the blade yesterday and mowed the front yard. It does a fine job! I will probably put the transmission belt on today. It's interesting that the drive setup with the drive disc and driven rubber disc is so much similar to the RERs....

[@jimjackson9381]

Jeff Stone Hey Jeff it's Jim Can you send me a picture of them I'm not really sure what you're talking about. Thanks Jim

[@bodeine454]

@@jimjackson9381 Will do Jim

[@jimjackson9381]

Jeff Stone Hi Jeff Hey I looked at the picture you sent of the spindle assembly and blade bar I think the bumps you’re talking about are the leveling bolts on the backside of the bar you’ll probably never use those in fact a new blade bars are shorter and don’t have the bolts. Thanks Jim

[@victoryfirst2878]

Hello Jim, What is the Timken bearing number Sir ?? Good day fell.

[@jimjackson9381]

I put all of the bearing information and their phone number in the description below the video. Sorry about that apparently I wasn’t doing that back then. Jim.

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@jimjackson9381 Nothing to apologize Jim. YOUR help is second to NONE !!!

[@justarel]

Thanks again Jim, Could you post the Timken # you use? Not sure if it's youtube doing it or it's your camera but the video always seems fuzzy or a bit pixelated. Waiting on mine from the local bearing place as they had to order them in.

[@jimjackson9381]

Hi it's Jim The bearings are use art Timken bearings and the number is P204RR6A4362. And I get them from Applied Industrial sales Their phone number is 1-231-798-7750 and they are supposed to be nationwide so if you call them they can give you an Office close to you. Thanks Jim

[@diongaines9582]

Awesome vid Jim, how long would you say it took from start to finish?

[@jimjackson9381]

Dion Gaines I could probably pull a spindle housing out and install new bearings in probably two hours. Jim

[@jimowens2053]

Where do you order parts from

[@jimjackson9381]

I get my parts from Parts Tree.Com out of Texas. Jim.

[@bigplayray777jackpot4]

Jim, I have a model 301215BE , series 15 snapper rear engine rider 12 HP that has the threads stripped on the bottom of spindle shaft tought about trying to rethread the shaft without taking it apart . What do you think about that idea. Will that work . Or should i just break it all down and put in new spindle shaft. Didnt want to get into a major repair job. Any ideas on a quick fix. By the way your video is very helpful. Glad i found your youtube channel since i have several old snapper mowers .I live in mcdonough ga former home of snapper . The plant thats not in operation any more is near me but i love the old snapper mowers . Thanks from Ray

[@jimjackson9381]

Big Play Ray 777 Jackpot I guess I would try to run a die on it to clean it up but if that doesn’t work then you may have to put a new shaft in the spindle housing. Jim

[@farmboy8229]

Hello Jim, where can I buy those 2 bearings, I have a rear drive snapper 28" cut very old 8hp engine guessing 1980's ?? My lower bearing went out and the blade made a horrible racket, never had a scare like that while mowing. do u sell them?

[@jimjackson9381]

Farm Boy No I buy them as I need them from my bearing supplier. Jim

[@unti419]

I've got an old Snapper 30 RER that has a broken blade brake band. I can't find any model numbers for the mower so my only local dealer won't even look for a part without that. Can't find much online either. It's a 3 inch drum and the band is 1.25 wide and is stamped 5 85, maybe a date. Anyone know the part number or how to find one?

[@jimjackson9381]

Unit 419 Have you found a blade break band for your machine yet I may have one laying around here someplace if you need it let me know. Jim

[@unti419]

@@jimjackson9381 Thanks Jim. I didn't know that there are two brake bands on my machine but I think the # is 7503086YP. It will be here Sunday via Amazon Prime (wow they deliver on Sunday!) Hopefully that's it. Grass won't stop growing to wait on parts.

[@jimjackson9381]

Unit 419 Well let me know if you need anything or any help. Jim

[@jimjackson9381]

The reason some units have two brakes the brake band is your actual break the shoe inside of the clutch disk assembly is actually a parking brake but then to save money on manufacturing they realize they could do away with the band break. Jim

[@unti419]

@@jimjackson9381 Mine has the band brake band across from the friction disk but also has the lever for the pad inside the disk. I can't find where that lever is connected to anything but always bought the disk with the liner because that's what came out. Weird? Also I cleaned and rebooted the axle years ago and all I could get is one white plastic shorter boot and the longer one a black rubber boot. I see the black rubber is splitting again and the white plastic one looks fine. Any thoughts?

[@scottydonttttttttttt]

Hi Jim. My snapper runs and cuts, but only seems to engage up to second gear under the deck. The shifter will move from reverse up to 5th gear, but it's really tough to do so. Because of this, a pin snapped where the shifter meets the body of the mower (which I temporarily got back together with a bolt and a lock nut). Any ideas on how I can get my mower to shift through all the gears and have an easier time moving the shifter? I sent you a more in depth email with pictures of the mower if that helps. If you or anyone can help, I'd greatly appreciate it!

[@jimjackson9381]

Hi it's Jim The first thing you need to try is slide your boots and clean and grease the hexagon shaft and see if that alleviates your issue. Thanks Jim

[@scottydonttttttttttt]

Thanks Jim the boots look pretty dirty. I'll give it a try and report my results

[@jimjackson9381]

scott hillegass Hi Scott it's Jim I would appreciate the update I like to keep track in case someone else has the same issues. Thanks Jim

[@scottydonttttttttttt]

Jim! You're the man! I greased the hex shaft and it loosened it all up. I did notice that my boots are shot, they have a couple slits at each end near the hose clamps. Also, my yoke seems to be in pretty bad shape, it's gouged out in 2nd gear. Guess I have some work ahead of me. Thanks again Jim!

[@jimjackson9381]

Hi Scott If you need any help replacing those boots or that yolk let me know I do have videos that cover both but if you need any other assistance please let me know. Thanks Jim And when you get that snapper done send me a picture of you and yet to put on my wall.

[@willietimmons2749]

How do you order bearing for that same mower you're working on.I have the 28'Hi Vac

[@jimjackson9381]

Willie Timmons Hi Willie The bearings I get I order from applied industrial technologies their phone number is 1-231-798-7750. The bearings are Timken and the number is. P204RR6A4362 A few viewers have bought them from Amazon a whole lot cheaper you may want to check there thanks Jim

[@jamesrick3172]

How much you get paid by Pepsi

[@jimjackson9381]

James Rick Pepsi pays me nothing they don’t sponsor my program and they don’t give me a free Pepsi I just enjoy my Pepsi and if you seen me in a restaurant and they don’t sell Pepsi, I bring my own. Jim

[@hughhoneycutt4547]

To much talk

[@jimjackson9381]

Well you have to remember that this channel is geared towards the viewer that is not a mechanically inclined repairman this is for the average homeowner to help them fix their machines if this channel is too slow and boring for you I guess there’s a lot of other channels you could watch this channel will stay the same as it is to help the people that need help for the mechanical viewers that are trying to find a video to entertain them instead of educating them this is not the one you wanna watch. Jim