Snapper clucth bearing assy appears to be bad

[tmags2]

I have a 38" Snapper with a 12 horse briggs that I use for small jobs. The other day I went to engage the blades and they did not engage. The belt is fine; however, I can't get the blades to engage. Someone said it may be the cluch bearing assy. How to I know for sure and what would I do to fix this myself?

Thanks,

Tmags

[Restrorob]

Well, You could start by reading the third thread from the top in this forum and post the model numbers off the unit. Then some can look your unit up and see what clutch system you have and better inform you of a repair without guessing.

[tmags2]

Let's try this again - the Model number is yz13381BE, the Serial number is 85551475 and the Part number is 82532. I have a 38" Snapper with a 12 horse briggs that I use for small jobs. The other day I went to engage the blades and they did not engage. The belt is fine; however, I can't get the blades to engage. Someone said it may be the cluch bearing assy. How to I know for sure and what would I do to fix this myself?

Thanks,

Tmags

[olyman]

if its like most snapper elec clutches--you can take the assm off--and take it apart--and put a new bearing in it--not from snapper--they want to sell the whole clutch assm--for much dinero--can get the bearing at any bearing supply shop--on mine--clutch was 137.00--baring was 18--took all of 10 minutes to replace it--

[tmags2]

olyman - can you tell me how to take the assm off, apart and then replace the new bearing? Also, where would I get the knew bearing?

Thanks,

tmags

[Restrorob]

Your problem is likely not a bearing, In most cases a bearing will not prevent a clutch from engaging. You should check for voltage at the clutch plug connector under the unit with a multimeter or test light, If voltage is present with the switch on go to post 2 in this thread and try to adjust it;
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=152486

[tmags2]

Restrorob,

Excuse my ignorance; however, where is post 2 in this thread?

Thanks,

Tmags

[Restrorob]

Restrorob,

Excuse my ignorance; however, where is post 2 in this thread?

Thanks,

Tmags

Put your mouse pointer on this writing below;


http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=152486



left click your mouse and another thread will appear, Then scroll to post 2 the numbers are in the upper most right hand corner. When done you can return to this thread (yours) by clicking ( back ) on the upper left of your screen.

[Dirty Water]

Put your mouse pointer on this writing below;


http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=152486



left click your mouse and another thread will appear, Then scroll to post 2 the numbers are in the upper most right hand corner. When done you can return to this thread (yours) by clicking ( back ) on the upper left of your screen.

:clapping: for your patience.

[Restrorob]

:clapping: for your patience.


Thanks Jon, I have nothing better to do. 250 channels on a satellite and not a damn thing worth watching :cry:

[olyman]

resto--i just commented about the bearing--didnt say that was the fault---

[Restrorob]

resto--i just commented about the bearing--didnt say that was the fault---

Yeah, I understood your comment But tmag took it as being the fault. I was only clarifying so a possible unnecessary task was performed.

[tmags2]

Thanks guys - I'm going to work on it today. I'll let you know how it goes.

tmags