CUTTING UNITS
4252490-Rev A 8-35
8
Assembly Notes
• Install new grease seal (2).
• Inspect bearing cup and cone (1) for wear or
damage. Replace as needed.
• Pack bearing (1) with grease that meets or exceeds
NLGI Grade 2 LB specifications before assembly.
• Apply grease that meets or exceeds NLGI Grade 2
LB specifications to the lips of grease seal (2).
Removal—Non-Drive Side
See Figures 8-38 and 8-39.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove cutting unit from the mower. (See “Cutting
Unit” on page 8-22.)
3. Remove grass shield. (See “Grass Shield” on
page 8-32.)
Figure 8-38
4. Remove two screws (1) and lock washers (2).
5. Remove counterweight (3).
Figure 8-39
6. Remove grease fitting (11).
7. Remove screw (17), lock washer (16), flat washer
(4), and spacer (15).
8. Remove four mounting screws (6), washers (7), and
nuts (9).
9. Remove seal (5).
10. Remove nut (14).
11. Remove washer (13) and spring (12).
12. Remove reel bearing housing assembly (8) using
reel bearing housing puller (Jacobsen PN JAC5085).
13. Inspect reel shaft (10) for wear or damage. Replace
reel if needed. (See “Reel Assembly” on page 8-37.)
Required Tools or Equipment
Reel Bearing Housing Puller
(Jacobsen PN JAC5085)
TN3757
1
3
2
1
2
TN3758
14
13
12
9
8
7
6
5
15
17
16
11
10
4