Front wheel bearing vs bushing

[Japody]

I have a Snapper LT-200. The front wheel bushing disintegrated. I'm thinking of replacing it with a bearing instead. My question is will the bearing have to be pressed into the wheel or does it just slip in? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[gotomow]

The OD of the bearing should have a slight press or interference fit. The ID of the bearing for the shaft is most important. If you find that the OD of the bearing is a bit loose thin metal shims will work.

 

[tom3]

Hard to find a bearing the same size. Bushings are pretty thin, large ID for the shaft with a relatively small OD for the wheel bore. Might find a caged needle bearing that's close, take some work to get it shimmed etc. to work, and those are pretty pricey.