7.6 40-INCH MOWER SPINDLE REPAIR
To repair the blade spindles (Figure 25):
1. Remove the mower deck from the unit.
2. Remove spindle cover.
3. Remove drive belt from spindle sheave by
removing idler arm spring. The belt can be taken
off the sheave.
4. Unscrew nut from center of blade. Remove blade.
Pry off blade hub to remove. Remove woodruff key.
The spindle and sheave should push upward.
5. Remove the four bolts for the spindle housing.
6. Press out bearings.
The bearing should be replaced, do not service.
Install in reverse order.
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