Arbor Disassembly - 44" & 50" Mowers - Simplicity Broadmotor Series Service & Repair Manual

Torque nuts to
50-70 ft. lbs.
B
D
F
H
J
M
P
S
Figure 9. Arbor Assembly
Arbor Disassembly - 44" & 50" Mowers
Refer to Figure 9 for the following procedure.
1. Remove the blade from the arbor to be serviced, and
remove the arbor assembly from the mower deck
(see previous procedures).
2. Remove the nut (A), washers (B), and pulley (C).
3. Remove the spacer (D).
NOTE: If the spacer is seized onto the arbor shaft, soak
with rust penetrant to separate. If the parts must be
forced apart, thread the hex nut back onto the arbor shaft
to protect the threads and tap the end of the arbor shaft
with a rubber mallet.
A
C
E
G
I
K
N
L
O
Q
R
T
Arbor Disassembly - 44" & 50" Mowers
A. Flange Hex Nut
B. Belleville Washer
C. Pulley
D. Adapter Hub
E. Arbor Housing Cover
F. Upper Bearing
G. Sleeve Spacer (44" Only)
H. Arbor Spacer
I. Lower Bearing
J. Foam Gasket
K. Arbor Housing
L. Grease Fitting
M. Taptite Screw
N. Washer
O. Arbor Shaft
P. Lower Grass Shield
Q. Blade
R. Hex Washer
S. Spring Washer
T. Capscrew
Torque to 45-55 ft. lbs.
4. Using a flat blade screwdriver, pry the arbor cover (E)
off. Remove and discard the gasket (J).
5. Separate the arbor shaft (O), bearings (F and I),
lower housing (K), and washer (N).
Replace parts as required.
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