MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
STORAGE
Your mower represents an investment from which you should get the greatest possible benefit and use. Therefore, when the cutting season is over, the mower should be thoroughly checked and prepared for storage so that a minimum amount of work will be required to put it back into operation for the next season.
We suggest the following storage procedures:
1.Thoroughly clean the mower
2.Lubricate the mower as recommended in the mainte- nance section of this manual.
3.Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
4.Check the mower for worn or damaged parts and replace any require so.
5.Store the mower in a clean, dry place with the deck resting on blocks.
6.Use spray touch up enamel where necessary to pre- vent rust and maintain its appearance.
BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS DISASSEMBLY
(See figure 15)
1.Bend tab of lockwasher (item 7) out of the slot in the nut (item 8).
2.Remove the nut (item 8) from spindle shaft (item 3).
3.Support the spindle housing (item 1) and press the spindle (item 3) out of the housing.
4.Remove the bearings (item 2) and the spacer (item 5).
BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY
1.Inspect all parts for damage or wear and make sure that the bearings are in good condition. Replace any parts that show wear or any damage.
2.Clean all components and make sure that they are free of dirt, grease or any other contaminants.
3.Before assembly pack the ball bearings with quality bearing grease.
4.Press a bearing into the housing on the side that has the grease overfill hole. Make sure that the bearing’s dirt seal is facing to the outside of the housing.
5.Install a flat washer (item 6), and the dust cap (item 4). Next press the spindle shaft through the already installed bearing and be certain that the bearing is seated properly.
6.Install the spacer (item 5) on the spindle shaft. Press the second bearing into the opposite side of the housing and make sure that it is properly seated, with the dirt seal facing outside.
7.Next install the flat washer (item 6) and key (item 10) on the shaft. Mount the proper sheave that corre- sponds with the spindle.
8.Install lockwasher (item 7) and nut (item 8) on the shaft and tighten to approximately 65 ft. lb. torque.
9.Align the slot in the nut with the lockwasher tab. Bend the tab into the nut so it locks in place.
10.Grease the spindle assembly through the grease fit- ting (item 9) until a small amount of grease comes out of the relief hole in the housing.
Figure 15
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