John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 225)

SERVICE MOWER BLADE SPINDLES—38
(EARLY), 46 AND 50-INCH MOWER
NOTE: On 50-Inch, Three-Point Hitch Mowers; some
spindles may have a grease zerk in the top end
of the spindle shaft.
If, for any reason the spindle must be disassembled, be
sure to lubricate and torque parts as required.
When assembling bearings and spacer, fill cavities (J
and M) 75 percent full of multipurpose grease.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Lock Nut (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N·m (103 lb-ft)
Cap Screw (H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 N·m (54 lb-ft)
A—Lock Nut H—Cap Screw
B—Key I—Spindle
C—Driven Sheave J—Grease Cavity
D—Hub K—Bearing
E—Snap Rings L—Spacer
F—Mower Blade M—Grease Cavity
G—Washer N—Bearing
M78050
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SERVICE MOWER BLADE
SPINDLES—38-INCH MOWER (LATER)
NOTE: Some spindles may not have fan (C).
If, for any reason the spindle must be disassembled, be
sure to lubricate and torque parts as required.
After assembly, fill grease cavity (M) by applying
multipurpose grease to grease zerk (E).
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Lock Nut (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N·m (103 lb-ft)
Cap Screw (I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 N·m (54 lb-ft)
A—Lock Nut I—Cap Screw
B—Driven Sheave J—Spindle
C—Fan K—Bearing
D—Washer L—Spacer
E—Grease Zerk M—Grease Cavity
F—Hub N—Bearing
G—Mower Blade O—Key
H—Washer
M78051
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-21FEB95
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MX,15908010,2 -19-15FEB95
Group 10
Mower Spindle and Jack Sheave Repair
TM1590 (17MAY95)
80-10-1
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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80
10
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