216. M/S. 49 How to replace the front wheel bearings in a Snapper rear engine rider
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- This is how I replace the bearings in my Snapper's and the bearings that I use.
Bearings are from Applied Industrial Technologies
The bearing number is Heim-RF122214PP
Phone 231-798-7750
And my parts distributor is Eric at Dick Dykehouse Company
Phone 616-842-3591
Cell 616-402-4041
Great video Jim
When i bought the Snapper Hivac at a garage sale...flipping $ it was what i had in mine. But now after watching your videos and picking your brain...iam loving the quality and wanting to bring it back to its glory days. Mechanical and paint. So thankyou Jim for sharing your wisdom and instilled me with confidence to restore.
Cheers Eric
Great wheel bearing information That's pretty cool how you turn those adapters for you hydraulic press and drill press. And the turtle,
I guess I've heard you mention it one time before. I'll have to google that.
So to make the rear bumper pipe you must have access to a pipe bender. I made the top 1/2 to repair one, the other day. And used similar pipe like you did, and used the draw bar on my super M { it has a round portion} to wrap around & and a long pipe for leverage. Wasn't much fun but eventually got the second bend in . Mine was broke off at the
"top", 5/16 bolt hole. I guess that's there weak spot. So If under the bolt heads ( the bolts are plenty long) if they would of cut a reinforcement 1" wide x 6 or 7 inches to reinforce past the holes and in-between too, Not really needed there, just easier with 1 piece. Then
the previous owner might not of broke it off when he abused it somehow.
My front right wheel bearings came apart on my last mow. Thanks to this video, I had the Snapper back up and running today. Tractor Supply didn’t have anything, but my local Snapper Dealer had them (all four only cost $9 and change). I also have ordered the bushing kit for the front end. Maybe I can get another 18 years out of this mower. 😂
Thanks for the video.
Edward Eiting
Well I’m glad I could help you if you need anything else just let me know just don’t forget to grease and check the lube in the chain case and differential and I’m sure it will last another 18 years. Jim
Thanks Jim. I was contemplating buying new wheels, but this looks really simple. Thanks again for all your videos.
I used the Heim bearings and they worked great. Cost way more than the Snapper bearings but the steering was better than factory when I bought the mower new. I could turn the mower with my fingers. Thank you for the video and the suggestion.
Thank you Jim for another great instructional video!
George Richford
You’re welcome George and thanks for watching I appreciate it. Thanks Jim
Great tips and awesome fix/mod with the RF122214PP
3/4"Bore x 1-3/8"OD x 1/2"L x 1-1/2" Flange OD x 1-3/8"OD
or 0.7500 X 1.3750 X 0.4375 INCHES
Double Seal Flanged Radial Ball Bearing. Looks to match many part numbers like John Deere part LM127304
Amazon search yielded a couple sets of these with 4 bearings. At around $10 Xike brand and $12 marathon brand. Even if these sets are lesser quality vs. the ones you got; they spec the same size with seals. And surely there ain’t no way they can be as wimpy as the stock style snapper bearings!
Also, wow I had never even thought to use my drill press as a light duty PRESS. That’s pure gold knowledge!
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Padgett
Hi Jeff
Thanks for the tip about Amazon I’ll have to check that out I always forget about Amazon and eBay when I’m looking for parts. Thanks Jim
Jim Jackson Sure thing. I learned the less I spend, the less I hear my wife yell ‘You spent what on WHAT!?’ I should note for amazon and such, prices fluctuate often for lawn/garden parts. Ie rear tires I watched go from > $20 to
Jim,I am looking forward to your review of the new machines. I am ready to buy one.
Hello Jim, could you please tell me what is the front wheel bearing numbers that are premium sealed flanged ball bearings ??? Thanks again Jim and have a great day too ????
Thank you Jim
Did you ever figure out a way to deal with that clamp. Mine has the same issue and im trying to figure out a way to fix it.
Hi Jim - I have the RE210 - What would be the product number for the better 4 front bearings with the side friction feature? Thanks for the great tips!
I get mine from Applied Industrial. My office number is 231 -798-7751. I believe they are pretty much nationwide, so check your area for a store. The part number is RF122214PP. Jim.
I've replaced the bushings and installed real bearing in the hubs but I swear the wheels are toed out when pointing forward. I'm about to replace the tires and hubs and would like to have the new set track straight. TOE OUT? TOE IN? DEAD STRAIGHT? And how to adjust the alignment? Any suggestions?
Well I am surprised that your snapper hade bushings in the front tires in the first place snapper puts bearings and all of them they’re cheap bearings but they put bearings in all of them somebody must’ve changed them out before you got to Machine.
If you do not have adjustable tie rods there’s not much you can do I would replace all of the nylon bushings on the tire rods and steering shaft and kingpins that might help The only other thing you can do to toe in the tires is bend the tire rods. Jim
What's a part number for the cheap ones, and where to get them?????
And... how come no way to adjust tie rods? MY wheels point outward by ~10 degrees each side
The cheap bearings for the front tires there isn’t a part number that I know of you just go down to a tractor supply or a farm and fleet or I think even Menards sell them just bring an old one and match them up, on the slop in your steering it sounds like your bushings on the tire rods are shot there’s four of them one on each end of each tie rod if you replace them that should help a little but I would imagine the bushing on your steering shaft is bad also check that out and let me know what you find. Jim
@@jimjackson9381 Thanks for reply. Was also wondering if the clutch disc that has the rubber ring around it - ..is that rubber ring supposed to move around on the disc? Or should it be a tight fit - unable to move on the clutch disk?
The ones you got for $14 each I got at oreilly auto parts for $8 each, paid about $40 for the set including tax
Jim
Will the part number you showed on the better bearings fit all snappers ?
Jerry Craig
Hi Jerry
The bearings should fit all snapper riders probably would fit all riders they all use those cheap little bearings. Thanks Jim
Hey Jim alright I got the snapper all back together and it roll beautifully after replacing all that I think it was that axel nut that a missing. I have a question. When i stood it up on the bumpers will it HYDROLOCK? because I put it down & fired it up and it ran for 30 second and the engine seized ..now I have a Bigger problem.
Vinnie C
Hi Vinnie
I’ve never had that happen I stand mine up all the time to work on it when I set it back down I usually let it sit for about a half hour so the oil will run back down where belongs What happened to it it didn’t throw a rod didn’t, maybe you’ve got excessive gas or oil on top of the piston remove the spark plug and try to turn it over. Let me know what you find out thanks Jim
@@jimjackson9381 it was totally my fault i was so darn happy it was back together & rolling I forgot to let it sit so the oil can drain back down.
yeah I took the plug out and the pull start or flywheel doesn't even budge.
You're a "race" ist ...lol... jk... Thanks for your videos man, keep up the good work ...!!!
I was told by a parts man I can't buy just the bearings i have to buy the whole rim. Is that true
That is not true you can buy the bearings at Ace Hardware Stores, Farm & Fleet stores, tractor supply stores, and you can get them from White Lake Nursery from White Lake Michigan and they do ship their phone number is 231-894-8574 ask for Chris. Jim