2
12.
Remove both of the bearing housings from the frame
and reel. Remove the reel from the mower.
Note:
If the reel bearings (Fig. 3) are worn or need
replacement, refer to the Service Manual for bearing
replacement instructions.
FRONT
RIGHT
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
14
20
15
19
9
18
17
14
8
11
13
16
16
13
12
14
14
15
10
21
22
Figure 3
1. Reel drive pulley
2. Flange nut
3. Woodruff key
4. Spacer
5. Counterweight
6. Reel bearing locknut
7. Tapered nut
8. Plow bolt
9. R.H. Bearing housing
10. L.H. Bearing housing
11. R.H. Pitch arm
12. L.H. Pitch arm
13. Bushing
14. Oil seal
15. Reel bearing
16. Bearing journals
17. Retaining ring
18. Washer (if required)
19. Wave washer
20. Retaining ring
21. Spacer
22. Retaining ring
Note:
Make sure each bearing housing cavity is
approximately half full of multi–purpose grease.
13.
Install the new oil seals into the bearing housings as
follows:
•
Insert an oil seal into each side of the bearing housing
positioning them flat side out (Fig. 5).
•
On bearing housings with a bore length of 1.578
inches (Fig. 4), use the large washer (included in the
kit) to press each seal into the bearing housing until
the washer is flush with the outer edge of the bearing
housing.
1.578“
1.766“
Figure 4
