Changing the Spindle Assembly

1.Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.

2.Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.

3.Remove the deck cover.

4.Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Deck Belt.)

5.Remove the blade. (See Replacing the Blades)

6.Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove flange lock nuts, and the four hex flange bolts. Remove the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-6.

Hex Screw

Flange Lock Nut

Support Plate

Spindle Assembly

Hex Flange Bolt

Spacer

Blade

Flange Lock Nut

Figure 7-5

7.Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.

Tractor Creeping

Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the speed control pedals are in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, see an authorized service dealer.

Section 7 — Service

 

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