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Tiller Clutch Bearing Replacement – Mantis Tiller #400132

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the clutch bearing on Mantis tillers. The most common reason for replacing the clutch bearing is if it wears out or the tiller is noisy.

All of the information in this bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Mantis

Tools used: 5/16” socket, 10mm socket

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the clutch bearing on your tiller make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now use a 5/16th inch socket to loosen the flange bolt securing the engine assembly to the transmission housing.
3
Detach the throttle cable retaining clip lift off the engine assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
4
Now use a 10mm socket to remove the bolts securing the engine flange.
5
Lift off the flange and use a large gear puller to remove the clutch drum and bearing.
6
Insert a large bolt and nut into the clutch drum and bearing then use a small gear puller to separate the old bearing from the clutch drum.
7
You’re now ready to install the new clutch bearing.
8
Align the clutch drum in the bearing.
9
Now insert a bolt, nut and washer through the clutch drum and bearing.
10
Slide additional washers on the bolt and thread a second nut.
11
Use a socket and wrench to tighten the nut to fully seat the drum in the bearing.
12
Remove the outer nut and washers so you can insert the bearing into the engine flange.
13
Slide the washers back onto the bolt and rethread the nut.
14
Tighten the nut to fully seat the bearing in the flange.
15
Unthread the nut and remove the bolt and washers.
16
Replace the flange on the engine assembly with the flange bolt facing the fuel tank.
17
Thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
18
Reposition the engine assembly making sure there is no gap between the flange and the transmission housing.
19
Tighten the flange bolt to secure.
20
Secure the throttle cable with the retaining clip and the repair will be complete.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the clutch bearing on Mantis tillers. The most common reason for replacing the clutch bearing is if it wears out or the tiller is noisy.

All of the information in this bearing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Mantis

Tools used: 5/16” socket, 10mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the clutch bearing on your tiller make sure the engine has cooled and the on-off switch is in the “off” position.
2
Now use a 5/16th inch socket to loosen the flange bolt securing the engine assembly to the transmission housing.
3
Detach the throttle cable retaining clip lift off the engine assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
4
Now use a 10mm socket to remove the bolts securing the engine flange.
5
Lift off the flange and use a large gear puller to remove the clutch drum and bearing.
6
Insert a large bolt and nut into the clutch drum and bearing then use a small gear puller to separate the old bearing from the clutch drum.
7
You’re now ready to install the new clutch bearing.
8
Align the clutch drum in the bearing.
9
Now insert a bolt, nut and washer through the clutch drum and bearing.
10
Slide additional washers on the bolt and thread a second nut.
11
Use a socket and wrench to tighten the nut to fully seat the drum in the bearing.
12
Remove the outer nut and washers so you can insert the bearing into the engine flange.
13
Slide the washers back onto the bolt and rethread the nut.
14
Tighten the nut to fully seat the bearing in the flange.
15
Unthread the nut and remove the bolt and washers.
16
Replace the flange on the engine assembly with the flange bolt facing the fuel tank.
17
Thread and tighten the bolts to secure.
18
Reposition the engine assembly making sure there is no gap between the flange and the transmission housing.
19
Tighten the flange bolt to secure.
20
Secure the throttle cable with the retaining clip and the repair will be complete.

Applicable Product Model

Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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