Ariens 915305 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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12.2 48" MOWER SPINDLE REMOVAL
With the mower deck removed from the unit, the
disassembly of the mower may be done.
1. Remove the right and left side mower spindle
cover.
2. Remove the mower deck blades hardware, mower
deck blades, blade trays retainer hub, spindle key
and bearing slinger.
3. Remove the mower deck spindle drive belt form
the spindle sheaves.
4. Remove the spindle sheaves from the shaft
assemblies.
5. Remove the mower spindle housings from the
mower deck stamping.
6. Assemble in reverse order.
12.3 42" SPINDLE REPAIR
The spindle should not be repaired. Replace it as an
assembly.
12.4 48" SPINDLE REPAIR
When the spindle housing has been removed from the
mower deck, the spindle shaft and bearings may be
removed from the housing.
1. Prior to removal of the bearing in the housing out in
a press.
2. If the housing has been damaged replace the
spindle shaft, bearings and housing.
3. Press new bearings into the spindle housing with a
press, make sure to insert the spindle shaft into the
housing before pressing the second bearing into
place.
Figure 34
1. Sheave
2. Ball Bearing
3. Sheave
4. Plastic Idler
5. Compression Spring
6. Ball Bearing
7. Retainer Hub
8. Blade Tray
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