1.3/8 NF x 1 HHCS GR5

2.Cup washer

3.Sheave

4.Spacer

5.Spindle bearing

6.3/8 NC Flange lock nut

7.1/4 Tapered grease fit- ting

8.Spindle housing

CD6308

9.3/8 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS GR5

10.Spacer

11.Square key

12.Shaft assembly

13.Blade kit

14.Cup washer

15.5/8 NF x 2 HHCS GR5

4.Install upper bearing (5) over shaft with the seal facing up.

5.Install spacer (4) and sheave (3) over shaft.

6.Align keyways in shaft and sheave and insert key (11).

7.Install washer (2), and bolt (1). Torque bolt to 35 lbs-ft.

8.Rotate sheave and check for free movement.

9.Lubricate spindle.

GEARBOX REPAIR

Read this entire section before starting any repair. Many steps are dependent on each other.

Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug.

Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing bearings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts, and a housing is not cost effective. It is more economical to purchase a complete gearbox if repair to anything other than replacement of bearings, seals or gaskets is required.

Inspect gearbox for leakage and bad bearings.

Leakage is a very serious problem and must be cor- rected immediately.

Bearing failure is indicated by excessive noise and side to side or end play in gear shafts.

Seal Replacement

Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Perma- tex® Aviation 3D Form-A-Gasket or equivalent.

Leakage can occur at the vertical or horizontal gaskets and shaft seals.

Leakage at the horizontal gasket or seal can be repaired without removing the gearbox from the mower.

Seal Installation

NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An improp- erly installed seal will leak.

1.

Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter

 

(OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex.

2.

Inspect area of shaft where seal seats. Remove

 

any burrs or nicks with an emery cloth.

Figure 13. Blade Spindle Assembly

Assemble Spindle

1.Slide lower bearing (5) over shaft assembly (12) with seal down.

2.Slide long spacer (10) on shaft assembly.

3.Insert shaft assembly with bearing and spacer into spindle housing from the bottom.

3.

Lubricate gear shaft and seal lips.

4.

Place seal squarely on housing, spring-loaded lip

 

toward housing. Select a piece of pipe or tubing

 

with an OD that will sit on the outside edge of the

 

seal but will clear the housing. Tubing with an OD

 

that is too small will bow seal cage and ruin seal.

5.

Carefully press seal into housing, avoiding

 

distortion to the metal seal cage.

(Rev. 5/27/2005)

MAN0260 (8/6/2004)

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