MOWER DECK
6-13
Toro Timecutter SS/MX/ZS Service Manual
6
Spindle Assembly
1� Fully seat a new UPPER bearing (pulley side) into
spindle housing until it contacts the bearing bore
shoulder� Be sure to press equally on inner and
outer race while installing bearing�
2� Turn spindle housing over�
3� Install the bearing spacer(s) (B) into spindle housing
(C)�
Note: Some models have a two piece bearing
spacer.
4� Install a new LOWER bearing (blade side) into
spindle housing until it contacts bearing spacer and/
or bore shoulder� Be sure to press equally on the
inner and outer race while installing bearing�
Note: While installing lower bearing, align center
bore of the bearing spacer(s) with center bore
of the bearings.
5� Install spindle shaft (D) into spindle housing�
6� Install spindle assembly to the deck as outlined in
this chapter�
7� If necessary, install the deck onto the frame�
Spindle Disassembly
1� If necessary, remove deck from the frame as shown
in this chapter�
2� Remove spindle assembly from deck as outlined in
this chapter�
3� Remove spindle shaft (D) from spindle assembly�
Inspect for excessive wear and replace if necessary
(Fig� 109)�
4� Use an appropriate punch or bearing extractor
to remove the (2) bearings (A) from the spindle
housing�
5� Inspect bearing spacer(s) (B) for wear and replace if
necessary�
6� Clean and inspect spindle housing (C) bearing bores
for excessive wear and replace if necessary�
Fig. 109 PICT-1073
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