SPINDLE BEARING REPLACEMENT
o the Parts List on page 7
1. Remove the engine mount plate.
2. Remove the blade.
3. Remove the pulley from the spindle shaft.
arts List for Part #’s on page 8
latwasher and cotter pin.
10. Remove the spindle outer bearing cups. Using new spindle bearings, spindle outer bearing cups and spindle seals,
put spindle back together in the oppo thru 9). Grease the spindle until grease is
discharged through either the top or bottom spindle seal. Wipe off excess grease and put the spindle back on the
t belt tension per instructions on page 5.
re each use unless otherwise specified.
st 1/2 hour of use and at the beginning of each season thereafter.
missing fasteners before any operation of the mower.
of new season. Apply grease until a small amount is
ase. Prevent lubricants from contacting
.
ase to the grease fittings on the front wheel casters.
17. Check exterior surfaces and clean up any accumulation of grass, oil, dirt or gas, especially around the air intake and
cooling fins on the engine. Failure to keep the engine clean may cause the engine to overheat, causing severe
damage.
8. Check engine oil and add as needed. (SEE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL.)
Refer t
4. Remove the spindle from the mower deck.
Refer to Spindle P
5. Remove the bolt, lockwasher, f
6. Remove the spindle nut.
7. Pull spindle shaft out of the spindle casting.
8. Remove the spindle seals. These will have to be replaced with new ones.
9. Remove the spindle bearings.
site order it was taken apart (steps 5
mower in the opposite order it was taken apart (steps 1 thru 4). Se
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Check these items befo
1. Check V-Belt tension after the fir
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Check blade condition.
4. Check bolts, nuts, cotter keys and retaining pins before and after each use.
5. Lubricate mower parts weekly.
6. Follow engine manual recommendations for engine servicing.
7. Check for dull or nicked blade that may require sharpening or replacing.
8. Replace all damaged or
9. Grease or apply light oil to moving parts.
10. Grease spindle whenever blade is replaced or at beginning
discharged from either the upper or lower spindle seal. Wipe off excess gre
belt or pulley grooves.
11. Change oil according to engine manufacturer’s owners manual
12. Inspect mower parts and decals at each refueling.
13. Repair or replace all damaged, worn or missing mower parts before using.
14. Replace all damaged or missing warning or instruction decals as soon as possible.
15. Apply gre
16. Periodically check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
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