Service Manual

Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual 7 - 21
MOWER DECKS
6. Remove the snap ring securing the lower bearing
(Figure 197).
Figure 197
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7. Drive the lower bearing from the housing.
8. Press in a new upper bearing until it seats at the
bottom of its bore (Figure 198).
Figure 198
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9. Insert the bearing spacer and press the lower
bearing in its bore until you can install the snap
ring.
Replace Spindle Bearings (Floating
Deck)
1. Remove the cutting deck. Refer to "Mower Deck
Removal (Fixed Deck Models)" on page 7 - 28.
2. Loosen the spindle nut (Figure 199).
Figure 199
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a. Block the blade with a piece of wood to prevent
the spindle from turning.
b. Loosen the spindle nut.
3. Remove the cutting blade (Figure 200).
Figure 200
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