Service Manual

1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and
engage the parking brake.
2. Remove covers from the cutting unit.
3. Using a floor jack raise the machine until
you can access the underside of the cut-
ting unit.
4. Support the machine using a properly
rated jack stand.
5. Inspect the assembly before removing.
Look for the following:
A. Bent or damaged blade.
B. Missing or unused grease zerk.
C. String, wire, rope, etc. wrapped
around the spindle under the deck.
6. Remove the drive belt(s) from the pulley.
Consult the machine owner's manual for
this procedure.
7. Remove the nut and washer retaining the
spindle pulley. Then remove the pulley
from the shaft.
8. Unbolt the spindle housing from the deck.
Place spindle assembly on a bench or in a
vise and remove the blade.
9. Remove the spindle shaft from the spindle
housing; it may need to be pressed out of
the housing.
Note: The lower bearing spacer will remain
on the spindle shaft.
10. Inspect the spindle shaft for the
following:
A. Elongated grease axis hole. Normally
this hole is perfectly round, if it is
deformed it is directly a result of
impact.
B. Damaged splines - If the splines are
twisted, it is a sign of impact. If they
are worn, it's an indication that the
assembly was running with the pulley
loose.
3Spindle Repair Module
Z Master 200 Series
Nut
Zerk
Hardened Washer
Pulley
Seal
Spindle
Housing
Bearing Cone
Large Spacer
Bearing Cup
Small Spacer
Machine “C” Spacer
Snap Ring
Bearing Cup
Bearing Cone
Seal
Bearing Spacer
Spindle Shaft
Blade Bolt
Spring Washer
Grease Axis Hole
Blade