Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
8-11Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual
8
Spindle Replacement and Service
Spindle Removal and Teardown
1. Remove one or both drive belts, depending on
spindle being removed Refer to:
• “PTO Drive Belt Removal (40”, 48”, 52” and 60”
Mower Decks)” on page 8-6 or
• “PTO Drive Belt Removal (36” Mower Decks)” on
page 8-8 and
• “Mower Sindle Drive Belt Removal (40”, 48”, 52”
and 60” Mower Decks)” on page 8-1, or
• “Mower Spindle Drive Belt Removal (36” Mower
Deck)” on page 8-4.
2. Install a blade stop to secure the blade (Fig. 1184).
Fig 1184 PICT-1185
8. Install the carrier frame cover (Fig. 1183).
Fig 1183 PICT-1358
3. Support the blade/spindle shaft assembly and
remove the spindle nut (Fig. 1185).
Fig 1185 PICT-1187