Are mower spindles reverse threaded?
Yes and no. The lawnmower blades itself is not threaded, but most nuts that held the blade in place are reverse threaded. The reverse thread helps to secure the blade on the drive shaft such that the rotation of the blade does not loosen the nut.
What is a mandrel on a riding lawn mower?
The mandrel assembly attaches to the deck and spins the blade. The bearings in the mandrel assembly wear down through normal use. An unbalanced blade speeds the wear on the bearings, as does hitting rocks while mowing. The mandrel assembly in this repair guide includes the blade shaft and bearings.
Do lawn mower spindles come greased?
The spindles on a riding or commercial walk-behind mower are attached to the cutting deck and work with the pulleys to turn the blades below the deck so grass can be cut. The rotating parts of the spindle must be greased periodically to maintain smooth operation, and prevent overheating and potential damage.
Are John Deere mower blades reverse threaded?
They are regular thread… but tight. Best to use an impact wrench to remove them… Here is the Owners Manual in pdf, for that model..
Do mower blades turn clockwise?
The blades on many brands of walk-behind mowers rotate to the right, the clockwise direction, when you are mowing. To remove the blade, you must turn the blade’s retaining bolt to the left, or counterclockwise.
How do you take a spindle out of a riding mower?
Take out the spindle and separate it from the blade. Typically, there will be 3 bolts securing the spindle to the mower deck. Use the appropriate tool to remove the bolts. Then, slide the spindle out from underneath the mower deck.
When to replace spindle assembly on Craftsman lawn mower?
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the deck blade spindle assembly on a Craftsman riding lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the spindle assembly is when the mower blades won’t spin or they are very loud during operation. http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetai… http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHel…
What to do when your mower blade won’t turn?
Examine the cable when the blades won’t turn and replace a worn or broken blade clutch cable with a manufacturer-approved riding lawn mower part. Use these repair steps to replace the blade clutch cable on common Craftsman, MTD, Toro, Troybilt, Husqvarna, Snapper and Ariens lawn tractors and riding mowers.
How do you remove blade clutch cable on riding lawn mower?
Disconnect the blade clutch cable spring from the idler arm. Release the blade clutch cable from the keeper on the frame and remove the cable. PHOTO: Release the cable from the deck.
How do you replace the spindle on a lawn mower?
Discovering the spindle will let you remove it and replace it. But first, you’ll have to get the blade out. First, grab the socket wrench and remove the bolt that attaches the blade to the mower. Carefully get the blade out the way (from the deck). Now proceed to where the spindle is located. Look for the fastener or bolts around it.
What happens when a lawn mower spindle gets off its axis?
When the spindle gets off its axis, then there’s a high chance the blade won’t move evenly. Sure enough, this causes the cuts to be uneven and damage your lawn. As someone who makes sure the grass is always leveled (which is hard) – you may get extremely frustrated with this.
How do you replace a pulley on a lawn mower?
Replace the pulley, belt, bolt, and spindle cover. Position the pulley on top of the spindle and put the bolt on top of the pulley over the spindle. Hold the blade with a rag and tighten the nut to hold the pulley in place. Slide the belt over the pulley so it’s oriented the same way it was before—make sure…
How can you tell if your lawn mower spindle is broken?
If the spindle looks bent or broken, then it needs to be replaced. You will feel how the blades start to move unevenly and cut your grass in a disorganized way. In some cases, the blade won’t spin at all or instead make loud cracking noises. Either way, it means your spindle needs some replacement.