Troy-Bilt 12A-E753B063, Service Manual

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Servicing the Troy-Bilt Wide Cut 33” Combination Mower
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11.9. Using a 9/16 inch socket and open end wrench,
remove the four shoulder bolts, flat washers and
flange locknuts securing the deck to the lift
assemblies. See Figure 35.
NOTE: Maintain the proper orientation of the
shoulder bolts during reassembly.
11.10. Remove the deck from under the unit.
12. RIGHT SPINDLE REMOVAL
12.1. Using a ½ inch socket remove the four screws
securing the belt cover and remove the cover.
12.2. Using a ½ inch socket loosen the screw securing
the belt tension adjustment bracket and turn it
out of the way. See Figure 36.
Figure 35
Shoulder Bolts, Flat Washers and Flange Locknuts
Figure 36
Belt Tension Adjustment Bracket
12.3. Align the sight holes in the right pulley with the
spindle housing deck mounting bolts. See Figure
37.
12.4. Using a ½ inch deep socket loosen the four
mounting bolts securing the right spindle hous-
ing to the deck. See Figure 37.
12.5. Using a shop rag to protect your hand, hold the
blade secure while removing the flange lock
screw that secures the spindle shaft with an air
gun and 5/8 inch socket. See Figure 38.
12.6. Remove the cutting blade and spindle shaft from
the spindle housing.
Figure 37
Sight Holes (4)
Figure 38
HOLD BLADE FROM BELOW
Cogged Pulley