Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Spindle Assembly #532192870

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Description

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.

All of the information for this spindle assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Craftsman, Husqvarna, Ariens, Poulan, Weed Eater

Tools needed: 7/8 inch socket on an impact driver, 5/8 inch socket, ½ inch socket

Step By Step Instructions

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Before you replace a spindle assembly on your riding mower make sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and the key has been removed.

Confirm that the mower deck is at its lowest position and that the clutch actuator lever is in the “off” position.

Now remove the retaining pins securing the support arms and detach the arms to release the mower deck from the frame.

Next, release the deck belt from the engine pulley and the belt guides.

Detach the clutch cable from the retainer.

You can now slide the deck out from under the frame.

Use pliers to squeeze the tabs to release the clutch cable retainer.

Unhook the spring and set the cable aside

Lift the support arm out of the way.

Pull the brake pad back if necessary and use a wood block or a comparable sturdy object to hold the blade in place.

Now use a 7/8th inch socket to loosen and unthread the spindle pulley mounting nut – we recommend using an impact driver to make this easier.

With the nut removed, pull back the brake pad and lift off the spindle pulley.

Next, carefully flip the mower deck over.

Secure the blade and use a 5/8th inch socket to loosen and unthread the blade mounting bolt.

With the bolt removed, set the blade aside.

Flip the deck back over and use a half-inch socket to unthread the mounting bolts securing the spindle assembly to the deck.

Remove the old assembly.

You’re now ready to install the new spindle assembly.

We recommend using new mounting bolts and pre-threading the assembly before installation.

Position the assembly in the deck.

Confirm that the belt guide is properly aligned then thread and tighten all of the bolts.

With the new spindle assembly installed, flip the deck back over.

Realign the blade on the spindle shaft with the sharp edge facing away from the deck.

Hold the blade in place then rethread the mounting bolt and tighten.

Return the deck to its upright position.

Slide the washer on the spindle shaft.

Realign the belt on the pulley as you slide the pulley onto the shaft.

Rethread the mounting nut secure the blade and tighten the nut to secure the pulley.

Remove the wood block.

Hook the cable spring on the idler arm and secure the cable retainer on the bracket.

Slide the mower deck back under the frame.

Secure the clutch cable in the retainer.

Realign the belt on the engine pulley and the belt guides.

Reposition the support arms and secure them using the washers where applicable and the retaining pins.