Service Manual

MOWER DECKS
7 - 20 Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual
2. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to
specifications.
3. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not
bent. Refer to "Checking for Bent Blades" on
page 7 - 18.
4. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 in. (102mm) position.
Refer to "Matching Height-of-Cut (Fixed Deck)" on
page 7 - 4.
Replace Spindle Bearings (Fixed
Deck)
1. Remove the spindle through bolt.
2. Use a bolt grip puller to remove the pulley.
Figure 193
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3. Remove the spindle shaft and shield (Figure 194).
Figure 194
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4. Remove the 6 nuts and bolts securing the spindle
to the deck (Figure 195).
Figure 195
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5. Support the spindle flange. Move the bearing
spacer to the side and use a drift to drive out the
upper bearing. Remove the bearing spacer
(Figure 196).
Figure 196
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