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Blade Spindle Service
Removing Spindle and
Bearings From Spindle Housing
1. Lower the cutting unit, shut the engine off and engage
t
he parking brake.
2. Remove deck covers from top of cutting unit. Release
belt tension (see Belt Tension Adjustment).
3. Remove belt from spindle to be serviced (see Belt
Replacement).
4. If removing spindle with clutch, remove clutch rod.
Unplug clutch electrical connector from harness.
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gure 26
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5. Start the engine and raise the cutting unit. Turn the
engine OFF and remove the key from the key switch.
1. Clutch rod
Engage locking latches to prevent cutting unit from
2. Clutch electrical connector
falling accidentally.
Hair pin cotter
Rubber grommet
Clutch rod
Cable tie
Clutch electrical
connector
Rubber grommet
Figure 27
Cutting Unit
Groundsmaster
®
455-D Page 8 - 17
Rev. A
Repairs