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Figure 36
1.
Deck belt
2.
Gearbox pulley
3.
Idler pulley
4.
Center Spindle Pulley
5.
Belt guide
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Figure 37
1.
Belt cover
2.
Tension bolt
3.
Jam nuts
4.
Idler mounting bolt
5.
Idler hub flats
6.
Measure here
Replacing Blade Spindle and
Bearings
1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the
spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
2. Remove the deck belt: refer to Replacing the Deck Belt,
page 15.
3. Remove blade bolt, washers, blade and spindle cup
(Fig. 38).
4. Remove locknut retaining spindle pulley on spindle
shaft (Fig. 38).
5. Remove bolts securing spindle housing to mower
(Fig. 38).
6. Slide spindle assemble out bottom of mower.
7. Press spindle and bearings out of housing (Fig. 38).
8. Press new bearings and spindle into housing (Fig. 38).
Note: Sealed side of bearings must face outside to retain
grease.
9. Slide pulley end of spindle assembly through hole in
mower. Secure spindle assembly in place with bolts
previously removed (Fig. 38).
10. Slide pulley onto spindle shaft and secure with locknut
(Fig. 38).
11. Torque locknut to 100–120 ft–lb. (135–162 N
m).
Rotate shaft to check foe free rotation.
12. Install washer, spindle cup and blade (Fig. 38). Secure
with previously removed bolt and washer.
13. Grease spindle bearings with No. 2 General purpose
lithium base grease until grease is visible at lower seal.
14. Install the deck belt: refer to Replacing the Deck Belt,
page 15.