Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 442

Assembling the Blade Spindle (continued)
Cutting Units: Service and Repairs
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1. Bearing cup
2. Large snap ring
3. Use an arbor press to push the bearing cups into the top and bottom of the
spindle housing (Figure
Note: The top bearing cup must contact the outer spacer that was previously
installed, and the bottom bearing cup must contact the snap ring.
Note: Ensure that the assembly is correct by supporting the first bearing cup
and pressing the second bearing cup against it.
4. Pack the bearing cones with grease. Apply a film of grease on the lips of the
oil seals and O-ring.
5. Install the lower bearing cone and oil seal into the bottom of the spindle
housing.
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1. Upper seal installation
Note: The bottom seal must have the lip facing out (down). This seal
installation allows grease to purge from the spindle during the lubrication
process (Figure 301).
If you are replacing the bearings, ensure that you use the spacer ring
that is included with a new bearing set
Figure 300
3. Outer spacer
4. Arbor press
300).
Figure 301
2. Bottom seal installation
IMPORTANT
(Figure
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5. Support
6. Arbor press base
299).
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B