Service Manual

7-23Z Master 597 Diesel Series Service Manual
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Fig 468 DSC-2680
12. Remove the tapered roller bearing from the bottom
of the spindle (Fig. 468).
Fig 467 DSC-2679
11. Turn the spindle housing over and remove the oil
seal from the bottom of the spindle housing (Fig.
467). Note the orientation of the lower oil seal. The
open end of the seal faces outwards to help relieve
pressure from over-greasing the spindle assembly.
MOWER DECKS
13. Using a hammer and a driver with a square edge,
drive both the top and bottom bearing races out of
the spindle housing (Fig. 469).
Fig 469 DSC-2681
14. Remove the large spacer in the spindle housing (Fig.
470).
Fig 470 DSC-2682