Remove, Install, 8 40-inch mower replace clutch spindle bearings – Ariens 927065 User Manual
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7.7 40-INCH MOWER REPLACE THE
ELECTRIC CLUTCH (FIGURE 25)
Remove
1. Remove the mower deck from the unit.
2. Remove drive belt by depressing the idler arm to
provide slack.
3. Unbolt the clutch bracket.
4. Unbolt clutch from anti-rotation stop.
5. Remove bolt from center of spindle shaft. The
clutch should pull off the spindle.
Install
Clutch is installed in reverse order.
NOTE: Check keyways for burrs.
7.8 40-INCH MOWER REPLACE CLUTCH
SPINDLE BEARINGS
1. Remove the mower deck from the unit.
2. Remove drive belt by removing idler arm spring.
The clutch spindle has two bearings, one on each
side of the housing.
NOTE: Bearings are pressed in.
3. Unscrew the top bolt to remove the sheave and
key. The top bearing is accessible.
4. Unbolt housing from the mower deck to gain
access to the second bearing.
The bearings should be replaced, do not service.
Assemble in reverse order.
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