Installation Instructions

5. R emo v e the blade from the spindle . Sa v e the

blade .

6. R emo v e the bolts holding the spindle to the

mo w er dec k. Sa v e the n uts and bolts ( Figure 1 ).

Figure 1

1. Bolt and washer 6. Spindle assembly

2. Pulley

7. Bolt (save)

3. Nut and washer

8. Spacer

4. Aluminum hub 9. Spindle shaft

5. Locknut (save)

Step

Installing the New Spindle

Parts needed for this step:

Spindle assembly

Bolt, (3/8 x 3/4 inch)

Blade bolt, (5/8 x 2–1/4 inches)

Small curved washer

Large curved washer (blade bolt)

Procedure

1. Install the spindle assembly under the mo w er

dec k with the previously remo v ed bolts ( Figure

2 ).

Figure 2

1. Locknut (existing)

3. Spindle assembly

2. Mower deck

4. Bolt (existing)

2. Align the three holes in the dec k pulley with

the three holes in the spindle hub and install

3 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inc h) and 3 small cur v ed

w ashers ( Figure 3 ).