Service Manual

MOWER DECK
7-41GT Series Tractors Service Manual
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5. Block the mower deck blade and install a nut
securing the mower deck blade to the spindle shaft
(Fig. 000). Torque the blade nut to 80 + 10 ft-lbs.
(108 + 13.5 Nm).
6. Install the mower deck belt onto the mower deck.
Refer to “54” Mower Deck Belt Installation” on page
7-25.
7. Install the mower deck onto the tractor. Refer to “54”
Mower Deck Installation” on page 7-31.
4. Slide mower deck blade onto the spindle shaft (Fig.
881). Ensure the center of the blade is seated onto
machined star end of the spindle shaft.
Note: Make sure the blade sails face the deck.
Fig 881 PICT-7926
Fig 882 PICT-7894
Fig 883 PICT-7897
3. Remove the pulley and the spacer from the spindle
shaft (Fig. 883).
1. Secure the spindle assembly in a vice.
2. Remove the nut from the spindle shaft (Fig. 882).
54” Mower Deck Spindle Service