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RHD 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-16
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MAINTENANCE
Cuttershaft Replacement
NOTE: It is recommended that cuttershaft bearing and housing assemblies be replaced when replacing
cuttershaft.
1. Place unit on the ground or securely support at
a convenient height.
2. Remove cuttershaft bearing and housing
assemblies as in Cuttershaft Bearing
Replacement. After removing both assemblies,
the cuttershaft can be removed and a new one
installed. It may be necessary to remove two
sets of knives nearest the drive end of
cuttershaft.
3. Install new bearing and housing assemblies.
NOTE: Lube hole in bearing outer race must align
with hole in housing. Outboard bearing cannot be
used on inboard side. Set screws are not required
for Inboard Bearing.
Changing to Forward or Reverse Rotation
To change direction of cuttershaft rotation, three left hand parts are required. A belt guard, an outboard bearing
plate and an idler pulley arm (Consult parts list for these part numbers). Remove the cuttershaft and turn 180°.
Remove the gearbox cuttershaft drive pulley and outboard bearing plate, (using the proper bearing plate)
mount the plate to opposite side of mower housing. Remove the four bolts that mount the gearbox and rotate
gearbox 180° to new position. Install cuttershaft pulley, gearbox output pulley, idler arm pulley assembly and
belt. REPLACE EXISTING BELT GUARD WITH PROPER GUARD.