MAINTENANCE

SERVICE OF SPINDLE HOUSING

(FIGURE Mnt-0006)

Remove blade bar or pan. Remove hydraulic motor.

Remove spindle housing from unit. Drain remaining oil from housing.

Using a chisel, bend the tang on the lockwasher (6) until it is free from the slot in the nut (5).

Unscrew locknut and remove locknut and lockwasher, and second locknut.

The Spindle should now slide from the Spindle housing, so the Spindle can be removed from the Housing.

Remove the Seal (7) from the Housing

Removing Bearing

If replacing bearings:

Remove the old bearings from the Spindle and Housing. Be careful not to damage either the Spindle or Housing in this process.

Turn the spindle housing over and from the bottom side of the spindle housing, using a punch, drive the remaining bearing cup out.

Clean spindle housing, spindle and bearings thoroughly.

When rebuilding the spindle housing assembly, always replace the locknuts, lockwasher, and seal.

Inspection

Bearing and cups:

Inspect bearings and bearing cups for nicks, pitting, discoloration and wear. If any exist, replace bearing and bearing cup.

MAINTENANCE

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Servis-Rhino 2160 manual Service of Spindle Housing, Removing Bearing, Inspection

2160 specifications

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