Snapper LT160H42FBV Operator's Manual page 31

Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
4.6
MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles)
BEARING REPLACEMENT - 48" Deck Only
In the event that a spindle bearing requires
replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable
Spindles have been designed so that no special
tools or presses are required.
1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove.
Allow blade bolt, washer, blade and four spacers to
drop down out of the spindle housing. See Figure
3.9.
REMOVE NUT
iX REMOVE BLADE BOLT
FIGURE 3.9
2. Remove spindle pulley from spindle shaft.
3. Locate circular retaining ring on spindle shaft at
top bearing. Remove retaining ring. Allow spindle
shaft to drop out of housing.
4. Top and bottom bearings are now removable.
Pull out on inner race to slide bearing from housing.
See Figure 3.10.
5. Thoroughly clean all parts removing all old
contaminated grease.
6. Install new bottom bearing first.
NOTE: The bearing is seated/shielded on one side
only. The bottom bearing must be installed with the
seated/shielded side DOWN.
7. Insert spindle shaft up through the bottom
bearing. Slide spacer down over spindle shaft.
8. Install new top bearing. Install the top bearing
with the seal/shield UP.
9. Slide circular retaining ring down spindle shaft
until it fully locks into groove on shaft.
10. Place spindle pulley and spacer on top of
spindle shaft.
11. Reinstall blade bolt, washer, blade and four
spacers.
12. Torque blade bolt and nut to 60 to 75 ft. Ibs.
IMPORTANT: Spindle housing must be filled
with grease before operating mower, Failure to
fill housing will cause premature bearing failure,
13. Pump grease into spindle housing until grease
purges from vent on housing.
14. After the first 5 hours of operation, grease
spindle housing to insure it is full, then every 25
hours.
FIGURE 3.10
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