Removing and Installing Spindle and Drive Pulley

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Remove mower deck drive belt. (See Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt.)

3. Remove mower blade. (See Replacing Mower Blades.)

4. 
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   Remove two cap screws (A) from split hub (B), and install in the threaded holes (C) in the hub.

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5. Slowly tighten each cap screw in stages, alternating cap screws until the hub is separated from the pulley (D).

6. Remove pulley (D) and key (E).

7. Install pulley and split hub:

   • Install new cap screws (A).
   • Tighten cap screws to specification.

     Item	Measurement	Specification
     Cap Screw	Torque	18-19.0 N·m (13-14 lb.-ft.)