Honda Power Equipment MM60 Spindle assembly @, Sleeve Bearing cone Housing and cups Cup Shaft

MAINTENANCE

SPINDLE REPAIR

Blade Spindle Removal

1.Remove blade from spindle. (See Blade Re- moval on Page 39.)

2.Remove belt shield.

3.Remove belt from pulleys.

4.Remove bolt and flat washer from top of spindle shaft.

5.Disassemble split taper bushing (located on top of pulley) by removing the two bolts and insert- ing them into the threaded holes in bushing flange. Tighten bolts alternately to remove split taper bushing. Remove pulley.

6.Removethree bolts attaching spindle to mower frame and remove spindle.

Spindle Repair Tips

1.As a reference point, the top of spindle housing is the short portion.

2.To minimize wear, bearing cups, cones and sleeves are press fit to shaft and will require a press or similar device for removal.

3.When disassembling, support housing casting to prevent damage.

4.Remove bearing cups by placing a punch in housing slots and drive cup out. Alternate punch positions from side to side. Use care to prevent housing damage.

5.Bore-tite" sealant is used on the outer diameter of the seals. Substitute seals may not meet original equipment specifications and could cause leakage.

Bore-ttte is a registered trademarkof Chicago Rawhide Industries.

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1.Spindle assembly @//-.

2.seal

3.Sleeve

4.Bearing cone

5.Housing and cups

6.Cup

7.Shaft

Spindle Assembly

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