Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

8-13Floating Deck Mid-Size Service Manual

9. While supporting the housing, remove the 6 self-

tapping bolts securing the spindle housing to the

mower deck. Lower the spindle housing from the

mower deck (Fig. 1191).

Fig 1191 PICT-1194

10. Remove the blade bolt, washer and the blade from

the spindle shaft (Fig. 1192).

8. Remove the 6 nuts securing the spindle housing to

the mower deck (Fig. 1190).

Note: There may be a spring plate installed on one

of the spindle bolts.

Fig 1192 PICT-1197

Fig 1190 PICT-1192

Note: 36” and 52” mower decks have a blade stiff-

ener (Fig. 1193).

Fig 1193 PICT-1442