DEALER SERVICE

The information in this section is written for dealer ser- vice personnel. The repair described here requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies.

„Before working underneath, read manual instructions, securely block up, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from drop- ping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failure, or mechanical component failure.

„Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

CAUTION

„Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

BLOCKING METHOD

See "Blocking Method" instructions on page 15.

BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE

Spindle repair requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead to use a new spindle assembly.

For reference, the grease fitting is in the top of the spin- dle shaft.

Permatex® 3D Aviation Form-A-Gasket or equivalent is recommended as a sealant.

Spindle Removal

1.Remove blade (11) from spindle (7).

2.Remove belt from pulleys.

3.Remove jam nut (16) and washer (15) from top of spindle shaft, Figure 15.

4.Disassemble split taper bushing (13) (located on top of pulley) by removing the two bolts and key (14).

5.Insert bolts into the threaded holes of bushing flange.

6.Tighten bolts alternately to remove split taper bushing.

7.Remove pulley (12).

8.Remove bolts that attach spindle to mower frame and remove spindle.

9.Remove grease fitting (17) from top of shaft.

5. Spindle Housing

7.Spindle Shaft and Crossbar

8.Blade Lock

9.Blade Pin

10.1/2NC x 3/4 Nylock HHCS

11.Blade

12.Sheave

13.Bushing

14.Key

15.1" Lock Washer

16.1NC Jam Nut

17.Grease Fitting

Figure 15. Sheave and Blade Assembly

Spindle Disassembly

1.Place spindle assembly in press and press shaft down through housing.

2.Remove seals from housing.

3.Remove bearing cups from housing by placing a punch in the slots provided and driving them out. Alternate punch positions from side to side. Take care to prevent housing damage.

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Woods Equipment RD990X manual Dealer Service, Blade Spindle Service, Spindle Removal, Spindle Disassembly

RD990X specifications

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