Spindle Pulleys And Spindle Shafts - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual

2000 Series Tractors

Spindle pulleys and spindle shafts

To replace a pulley or spindle shaft:
1. Remove the deck as described at the beginning of
this chapter.
2. Slip the deck belt off of the spindle pulley that is to
be serviced.
NOTE: To reach the outer spindles, remove the
spindle covers. See Figure 8.11.
3. Remove the blade following the steps described in
the blade section of this chapter.
4. Lift the spindle pulley and shaft out of the spindle
housing. See Figure 8.12.
5. Remove the pulley. See Figure 8.13.
6. Install the spindle pulleys by following the above
steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Tighten the blade nut to a torque of 100 -
130 ft-lbs (136 - 176 Nm).
7. Test run the mower before returning to service.
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Spindle cover
Figure 8.11
Figure 8.12
Spindle shaft
Washer
(not on all decks)
Pulley
Figure 8.13
Spindle
pulley
Bearing protector