Service Manual

7-20 Z Master Z400 Service Manual
7
MOWER DECKS/PTO
Fig 476 PICT-0165
7. Remove the ball bearing from the bottom of the
spindle housing (Fig. 476)
Note: On later production models the bottom
ball bearing may be locked into place with
a chemical locking compound or half the
bearing race may be press-t into the spindle
housing. If a chemical locking compound is
used, the lower housing may require heat to
release the locking compound.
Estate Series and Pro 400 Series
1. Install the bottom bearing:
Forapress-tbearing:
2. Using a press, install the lower bearing with the open
end of the bearing to the inside of the housing (Fig.
477).
a. Press until the bearing is fully seated.
Fig 477 PICT-0172
Mower Spindle Assembly