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12.1 40" AND 48" MOWER REMOVAL
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and the
negative cable from the battery prior to removing
the mower assembly.
2. Release the mower PTO belt tension by releasing
the idler spring on the left side of the unit behind
the front wheel. Lower the mower assembly and
remove the hair pins and washers from the lift
links.
3. Remove the two hair pins from the rear support
control arms on the mower support linkage.
4. Slide the mower pan assembly forward to release
the front hanger rod from the retainer hooks under
the front axle.
5. Remove the mower deck drive belt from the PTO
clutch and the top of the jackshaft assembly.
6. Raise the front of the unit to provide clearance for
the mower assembly and remove the mower from
under the unit.
12.2 40" AND 48" MOWER INSTALLATION
1. Raise the front of the unit and position the mower
deck under the unit and hook the mower front
support rod in the support hooks under the front
axle.
2. Lower the front of the unit, insert the rear support
control arms into the rear support brackets, and
secure with hair pins removed earlier.
3. Lower the mower lift mechanism and attach the
mower lift links and secure with washers and hair
pins removed earlier.
4. Attach the mower drive belt to the top of the mower
jackshaft assembly and route the belt inside of the
belt finger on the PTO idler, and on to the PTO
clutch.
5. Using a spring puller reattach the PTO idle tension
spring to the unit frame behind the left front tire,
check location and routing of the PTO belt before
engaging the PTO clutch with engine running.
6. Reattach the battery negative cable to the battery
and insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
12.3 40" MOWER SPINDLE REMOVAL
1. With the mower deck removed from the unit the
disassembly of the mower may be done.
2. Remove the left side mower spindle cover.
3. Remove the mower deck blades hardware, mower
deck blades, blade trays retainer hub, spindle key
and bearing slinger.
4. Remove the mower deck spindle drive belt from
the spindle sheaves.
5. Remove the mower deck right side support arms to
provide clearance to remove the right spindle.
6. Remove the spindle sheaves and shaft assemblies
7. Remove the mower spindle housings from the
mower deck stamping.
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.
12.4 40" SPINDLE REPAIR
When the spindle housing has been removed from the
mower deck the bearings may be removed from the
housing.
1. Prior to removal of the bearings check for bearing
damage and remove if necessary.
2. Attach a bearing puller to the bearing in the
housing and remove the spindle bearings.
3. If the housing has been damaged replace the
bearings and housings.
4. Press new bearings into the spindle housing with a
press, make sure to insert the spacer tube into the
housing before pressing the second bearing into
place.
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.
SECTION 12 - MOWER