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Slide the Bearing Assembly
HARD
up against the
shims.
DO NOT
try to move the Bearing by tightening
the bearing housing mounting bolts!
If the Taper Sleeve locks up and prevents the
Bearing from moving inwards, loosen the Locking
Nut slightly and gently tap it inwards to release the
taper
.
LEAVE THE MOUNTING BOLTS HAND
TIGHT ONLY AT THIS STAGE!
With the bearing housing remaining firmly pressed
against the shims, insert a Pry Bar between the
Locking Washer and the inner race of the
DRIVE
END
Rotor Bearing.
Carefully apply leverage to move the Taper Sleeve
OUTWARDS
as far as possible.
Note:
Use caution to not damage the Bearing Seal!
Hand tighten the
DRIVE END
Locking Nut as
tight as possible so the Taper Sleeve begins to lock
onto the Rotor Shaft.
Remove the shims.
Use a suitable “C” spanner to tighten the
DRIVE END
Locking Nut half of a turn (
180°)
As the Locking Nut is tightened the Bearing
Housing should gradually move towards the
mower endplate until there is no gap when the
Locking Nut is fully tightened.
Note:
If a “C” spanner is not available, tighten the
Locking Nut using a suitable pin punch and a light
hammer.
Push
DRIVE END
Bearing
HARD
against shims
Pry Bar
Move Taper Sleeve
OUTWARDS
Hand tighten Locking Nut,
then remove shims
Tighten a further 180°
