How long do gravely spindles last?
Member. The maintenance free spindles usually last about 2-3 years in commercial use.
How do I know if my mower deck spindle is bad?
You can tell if a mower deck spindle is bad by noticing uneven cuts, squealing, and vibration. Having bent or broken parts is another way to know if the spindle is going out. As soon as you notice these signs, it is critical to discontinue use and change the spindle immediately.
Can you over grease mower spindles?
“GREASING MOWER SPINDLES” “Grease fittings on mower spindles are used for assembly only. DO NOT grease spindles or damage may occur to bearing seals”.
How many hours do mower spindles last?
It’s still going strong and not a wobble in either of the spindles. Remarkable since there aren’t any grease fittings on them. No hour meter either but a rough calculation would be around 700 hours.
What does a bad spindle sound like?
Buzzing Noises & Vibration Similarly to the squealing, if the mower starts to make buzzing noises while mowing your grass, it probably means it has a bad spindle. Likewise, you’ll feel how the mower begins to vibrate out of nowhere.
Do new mower spindles need grease?
Original cutting deck spindles (or replacement spindles sold through our parts distributors) may or may not have grease fittings. Models that have grease fittings generally have them located on the bottom of the spindles and are accessible from underneath the cutting deck for greasing.
How do you remove the spindle key?
Place the assembly over the key, and then thread the bolt into the shaft as far as it will go. Spin the nut downward against the block. Then use a wrench to apply enough force on a nut to remove the key from the shaft. If you apply enough downward movement, the key will be extracted.
How do you remove a spindle?
Lay a thin hand saw blade on the tread of the stair so that its teeth are where the bottom of the spindle and the top of the tread meet. A little wooden dowel pin connects the two together. Move the saw back and forth to slide under the spindle and cut the dowel pin. Repeat this process for each spindle.
