King Kutter RFM Bearings

dangier_VA · 06-27-2008, 07:50 AM

Has anyone else had problems with the King Kutter 60" idler pulley bearings? I have had to replace most of the bearings/idler pulleys in about 40 operating hours a couple of times. The last set is about a year old and I lost one bearing yesterday. This mower is about four years old. With the expense of the pulley/bearing assemblys, I have taken to drilling out the welds and replacing the bearings themselves, then bolting the pulleys back together. TS has the new bearings (#203KRR-2), for about $8.00. Just wondering....
David

buckeyefarmer · 06-27-2008, 10:35 PM

I've had mine about 10 yrs, never had to replace them. Have replaced at least each blade spindle unit once.

xlr82v2 · 06-28-2008, 04:50 PM

My KK is on it's 8th season (mowing 5 1/2 acres each week, which is approximately 800 hours, give or take), and I haven't replaced any of the idlers yet. I did have to replace one spindle though.

You might look at McMaster-Carr and see if you can match up what you need. Or, Call King Kutter and tell them of your problems, maybe they can suggest something for you to try. I've had good luck ordering direct from KK.

06-27-2008, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
dangier_VA Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Luray, VA Posts: 41	King Kutter RFM Bearings Has anyone else had problems with the King Kutter 60" idler pulley bearings? I have had to replace most of the bearings/idler pulleys in about 40 operating hours a couple of times. The last set is about a year old and I lost one bearing yesterday. This mower is about four years old. With the expense of the pulley/bearing assemblys, I have taken to drilling out the welds and replacing the bearings themselves, then bolting the pulleys back together. TS has the new bearings (#203KRR-2), for about $8.00. Just wondering.... David __________________ Retired!!! '06 Cummins 5.9, L3130HST, L225, 2N and too many attachments to list.

06-27-2008, 10:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
buckeyefarmer Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MD & OH Posts: 246	Re: King Kutter RFM Bearings I've had mine about 10 yrs, never had to replace them. Have replaced at least each blade spindle unit once. __________________ L3130HST,FEL L5030HST,QA,FEL MF 205-4 KK Finish Mower, 6' rotary mower, Pallet forks, PHD, Blade, Carryall, cultivator

06-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
xlr82v2 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southwestern Illinois Posts: 563	Re: King Kutter RFM Bearings My KK is on it's 8th season (mowing 5 1/2 acres each week, which is approximately 800 hours, give or take), and I haven't replaced any of the idlers yet. I did have to replace one spindle though. You might look at McMaster-Carr and see if you can match up what you need. Or, Call King Kutter and tell them of your problems, maybe they can suggest something for you to try. I've had good luck ordering direct from KK. __________________ _____________________ Brian 2007 Mahindra 3525 1952 Ford 8N

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