honda-automobiles mm60 User Manual

1. Remove blade from spindle. (See Blade Re- 

2. Remove belt shield. 

3. 

Remove belt from pulleys. 

4.

 Remove bolt and flat washer from top of spindle 

shaft. 

5. Disassemble split taper bushing (located on top 

of pulley) by removing the two bolts and insert- 
ing them into the threaded holes in bushing 
flange. Tighten bolts alternately to remove split 
taper bushing. Remove pulley. 

6. 

Remove three bolts attaching spindle to mower 

1. 

 As a reference point, the top of spindle housing 

is the short portion. 

frame and remove spindle. 

2. 

To minimize wear, bearing cups, cones and 

sleeves are press fit to shaft and 

will require a 

press or similar device for removal. 

3. 

When disassembling, support housing casting 

to prevent damage. 

4.

 Remove bearing cups by placing a punch in 

housing slots and drive cup out. Alternate 
punch 

positions 

from side to side. Use care to 

prevent housing damage. 

5. Bore-tite™ sealant is used on the outer diameter 

of the seals. Substitute seals may not meet 
original equipment specifications and could 
cause leakage. 

1. Spindle assembly 
2. 

Seal 

3. 

Sleeve 

4.

 Bearing cone 

5. Housing and cups 
6. 

Cup 

7. 

Shaft 

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