Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic manufacturer-sourced component from Snapper. The clutch spring is designed to give enough pressure to the clutch, returning it to original position. This item is fitted onto the clutch idler arm and clutch control cable in the drive system. A screwdriver and a pair of pliers are helpful in making the repair. The metal clutch spring is sold individually.
Clutch Spring 7012122YP
OEM part for: Snapper
Part Number: 7012122YP
$10.25
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 7012122
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The part arrived her with in a day or so, and was very easy to attach to my mower! Bravo!!
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Exact match to original
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Parts for drive clutch broken and worn.
David - March 31, 2016
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Easy fix. Took picture of assembly before starting repair. Got to luv those smart phones.
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Cable to the clutch that drives the mower snapped.
Rodger - November 2, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Needle nose pliers
Parts Used
Removed the old cable and installed the new one.
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Clutch spring broken.
Ben - October 4, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Replace the spring and adjust for best operation. Used mower manual for instructions.
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decreased traction on drive belt resulting in loss of self propelled drive
John - December 31, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Removed spring and reconnected the replacement.
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lawn mower belt
Carl - October 13, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
replace belt and spring
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Transmission drive rubber ring just became too thin to give full friction. Also the tension spring broke.
Robert - May 26, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, vise
Parts Used
I have had this old Snapper 21500 PC since the 1980s. By now I have been through several springs, rubber rings, and the "turntable" for the transmission to operate. I think I have changed the engine 3 times also and a few bearings on various axel shafts. This mower has provided so many years of excellent service that I refuse to send it to the junk pile. It is very easy to work on and as long as parts are available, I will replace them as needed. The spring was simply stretched into place with a pair of pliers. The rubber ring required the removal of its containing friction wheel, then the screws that hold the two halves together were removed so that the new rubber ring could be installed. After replacing the screws, the friction wheel was put back into place and the retaining mechanism was secured.
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self-propel didn't work
Raymon - May 18, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
replaced spring
replaced belt
replaced belt
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Clutch Cable Connector Broke
Ernest - September 9, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
1. Removed old Cable from the spring.
2. Attached the new cable to slot and spring.
3. Removed drive disc from the assembly.
4. Slipped V-Belt over pulleys.
5. Reassembled the drive disc.
2. Attached the new cable to slot and spring.
3. Removed drive disc from the assembly.
4. Slipped V-Belt over pulleys.
5. Reassembled the drive disc.
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The cable broke.
William - June 15, 2016
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
The clutch cable broke and at the time I wasn't sure what parts I needed the picture of the mower wasn't all that great. The drive wheel was wearing after a lot of use so I replaced that everything was as easy .
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self propelled feature of the snapper mower did not work
JAMES - May 23, 2019
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, none required
Parts Used
simply replaced the broken part. no special instructions needed
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