kommander 122R zeroturn deck spindle

[okiecraig]

Anyone know if the spindle assembly on the 122r-42" is a sealed unit or can the bearings be replaced?

thanks

 

[turkey2731]

 

[RickB]

Like the Z700 series in the above video, the spindle bearings on the 42" deck are serviceable.

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[okiecraig]

Thanks guys. Have a video to see if I am on right track. Engaging the deck to hear the abnormal noise and then spinning the left blade to hear spindle noise?

can't upload videos (.mov or .mp4) grrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[okiecraig]

Got the deck off, determined left spindle bearings need replacement. how do you remove free spinning belt pulley from spindle? If it is strength to hold the pully while loosening the nut I am in trouble.....

 

[big bubba]

Got the deck off, determined left spindle bearings need replacement. how do you remove free spinning belt pulley from spindle? If it is strength to hold the pully while loosening the nut I am in trouble.....

impact wrench

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indispensable also for removing blades for sharpening, though need an adequate compressor to run the impact wrench.... be safe when removing the blades my friend

 

[okiecraig]

making progress. Got the left spindle pulley removed; removed blade; removed 4 nuts on top of deck holding spindle assembly in place; pulled assembly. Put nuts and bolts in a jar lid of wd 40 to clean up. Used hammer to gently tap end of shaft to remove from housing. Now trying to remove old bearings.

 

[okiecraig]

Hmmmmm......got the bearings out, they don't look that bad. Now I wonder if I am trying to fix what aint broke! Photos below for those interested.

RickB - I did not find a retaining ring like shown in the video. There is a slight lip (photo 569) to force the bearing past to make it seat. Not sure of that design, dont like having to force a bearing to fit.

 

[RickB]

The video isn't something I linked but you should know it is of a Z700 series Kubota which has different spindles. As soon as I noticed that I quit watching. Responses like that sometimes cause more confusion than anything.