Cub Cadet 2000 Series User Manual

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Decks and Lift Systems

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Remove the lower bearing seal. See Figure 8.19.

Remove the lower bearing.

NOTE: The grease fitting in the spindle housing and the

grease fitting on the spindle shaft send grease to
the same spot. Only one of the fittings needs to be
used when greasing a spindle.

NOTE: Bearing races and cones must be kept as a

matched set once they have been run.

• If a bearing race or cone is to be re-used, it must

be re-used with its original mate.

• If a bearing race or cone is to be replaced, its mate

must be replaced as well.

Inspect the bearing races. If they show signs of wear
or damage, they must be replaced.

NOTE: A bearing race can be driven out using a drift or a

pin punch.

Re-assemble the spindle by following the previous
steps in reverse order.

NOTE: Pack the bearings with a high quality lithium

grease before installing them.

NOTE: The seals are installed with the lips facing out.

NOTE: A piece of 1 1/2” PVC pipe can be used as a seal

10.

Test run the mower in a safe area before returning it
to service.

Figure 8.19

Lower seal

Grease fitting

Figure 8.20

Bearing race

Figure 8.21

1 1/2” PVC pipe