John Deere 318 User Manual
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SERVICE MOWER BLADE
SPINDLES—EARLY 60-INCH AND 260
ROTARY MOWER
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 (E
and H) 75 percent full of multipurpose grease.
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—Bearing
J—Washer
C—Snap Ring
K—Mower Blade
D—Spacer
L—Spindle
E—Grease Cavity
M—Hub
F—Snap Ring
N—Driven Sheave
G—Bearing
O—Key
H—Grease Cavity
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Mower Spindle and Jack Sheave Repair/Mower Blade Spindles
TM1590 (17MAY95)
80-10-2
316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors
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