Barreto Tillers E1320HTRLR 2016 Outboard Internal Bearings Replacement

ID: 140138

Description: This guide shows how to remove and replace the...

Steps:

  1. Before you begin, ensure that the engine is powered down and cool to the touch.
  2. Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire and pull firmly to disconnect it.
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  3. Flip the red engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
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  4. Flip the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
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  5. Flip the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  6. Ensure the wheel drive control lever is set to the neutral position.
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  7. Pull the locking pin out and rotate it 90˚ to unlock the right wheel from the hub.
  8. Repeat for the left wheel.
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  9. Insert wheel chocks underneath each wheel to keep the device stationary during disassembly.
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  10. Use an 8 mm socket to remove the outboard bearing grease fitting.
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  11. Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the four bolts securing the tine shaft to the side plate.
  12. Use a 9/16 socket and wrench to remove the five bolts and accompanying nuts securing the side plate to the frame, three on the outside and two in the wheel well.
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  13. Tilt the tiller up so the motor side is resting on the work surface with the tines raised.
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  14. Use a 1/2 inch socket and wrench to remove the four bolts and accompanying nuts securing the side plate to the tine cover.
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  15. Slide the side plate down and away from the device to remove it.
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  16. Use a clean paper towel or shop rag to remove the grease from the outboard bearing assembly.
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  17. Use a 9/16 inch socket to remove the bolt securing the outboard bearing assembly to the tine shaft.
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  18. Remove the three washers, held in place by the bolt, from the outboard bearing assembly.
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  19. Use a pair of snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring from the outboard bearing assembly.
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  20. Use a pick tool to remove the O-ring from its recess on the outer edge of the assembly.
  21. During reassembly, install a new O-ring.
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  22. Pull the assembly off of the tine shaft to remove it.
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  23. Set the assembly flange-down onto the work surface.
  24. Use a bearing removal tool or bearing press to remove the ball bearings from the housing.
  25. Grease the internal walls of the outboard bearing housing before installing new bearings.
  26. During reassembly, ensure the new bearings sit flush along the inner lip of the housing.
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  27. With the bearings removed from the housing, remove the dust shield.
  28. During reassembly, install the dust shield after both bearings are pressed into place.
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