Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 243

ARBOR REPAIR
NOTE: Spindles on the 38" and 44" mower decks are
interchangeable.
1. Remove the mower deck (see Mower Deck Removal
and Installation).
2. Remove the belt guards as required to access
arbors.
3. Remove the belt guides as required to access arbors.
4. Remove mower drive belt.
5. Remove mower blade on Spindle to be rebuilt. See
Mower Blade Service.
6. From the bottom of mower deck, remove the six
Taptite hex screws retaining the spindle flange to the
mower deck. Note the positions of the longer Taptite
hexscrews used to mount the belt guides.
Figure 11. Remove Belt Guard (44" Deck Pictured)
Figure 12. Remove Belt Guides
Taptite
Hex
Screws
Figure 13. Spindle Removal (38" Deck Shown)
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Arbor Repair