Spindle Service; Spindle Removal; Spindle Installation - Toro TimeCutter SW4200 Service Manual

MOWER DECK

Spindle Service

Spindle Removal

1� If necessary, remove deck from frame as outlined in
this chapter�
2� Remove belt cover(s) from deck�
3� Remove or disengage the deck belt from the spindle
pulley(s)�
4� Safely hold the blade in position and remove the
spindle pulley nut (A) (Fig� 110)� Inspect the pulley
and spindle shaft for excessive wear and replace if
necessary�
5� Remove the fasteners that secure spindle housing to
deck shell�
- 32 inch decks use (8) self-tapping bolts for
spindle mounting
- 42-50 inch decks use (4) self-tapping bolts for
spindle mounting
6� Remove spindle assembly from deck�
7� Remove blade bolt (B) and washer (Fig� 110)�
8� Remove blade stiffener (C) if equipped (Fig� 110)�
Note: Not all SS, MX and ZS models are equipped
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with blade stiffeners.
9� Remove blade�
C
B
6-14
A A
C
B
Fig. 110

Spindle Installation

1� Install blade, blade stiffener (C) (if equipped) and
washer onto spindle shaft� Be sure washer concave
surface is towards blade�
2. Install and torque blade bolt to specification -
55 ft-lbs� (76 Nm)�
3� Install spindle assembly onto the deck shell and
torque fasteners to specification:
- Self-tapping screws - 17 ft-lbs� (23 Nm)
4� Safely hold blade in position�
5� Install spindle pulley onto the spindle shaft and
torque pulley nut (A) to specification - 55 ft-lbs.
(76 Nm)�
6� If necessary, install deck assembly as shown in this
chapter�
7� Install deck belt properly around all pulleys and PTO
clutch�
8. Install belt cover(s) onto deck and sufficiently tighten
mounting bolts�
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Toro TimeCutter SS/MX/ZS Service Manual