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[mudcat47537]

Having a hard time finding a seal for the output shaft, 40x54x9.5 double lip. I finally found a Kawasaki # for a 40x54x9 double lip seal. Should be here Friday. For those interested the Kawasaki # is 92049-7024.

 

[mudcat47537]

Got it going last night, works like a charm. May be a little noisy and I have 1 spindle that feels warmer than the others may have to put new bearings it it.
Not too bad so far. I am at $78 into it and mowed 2 acres last night.

 

[BXpanded]

Got it going last night, works like a charm. May be a little noisy and I have 1 spindle that feels warmer than the others may have to put new bearings it it.
Not too bad so far. I am at $78 into it and mowed 2 acres last night.

I wouldn't replace that spindle bearing just yet. Believe it or not, too much grease makes fast rotating bearings heat up. If the grease near completely fills the space around the rollers, the bearing ends up moving the grease around like a pump. Think about how much heat a hydraulic pump generates just from moving oil. Same principle. It's quite common for industrial equipment that turns fast (like a blower) to include instructions on how to add grease without over greasing. One pump of grease, wait 10 minutes and check the temp. One more, 10 more minutes... When the temp starts to rise, STOP.

 

[mudcat47537]

I wouldn't replace that spindle bearing just yet. Believe it or not, too much grease makes fast rotating bearings heat up. If the grease near completely fills the space around the rollers, the bearing ends up moving the grease around like a pump. Think about how much heat a hydraulic pump generates just from moving oil. Same principle. It's quite common for industrial equipment that turns fast (like a blower) to include instructions on how to add grease without over greasing. One pump of grease, wait 10 minutes and check the temp. One more, 10 more minutes... When the temp starts to rise, STOP.

Awesome this makes sense. Thanks!