replacing a damper on a gravely hd zt 60

[bullet bob]

I've got the part ordered from the dealer but do have a question that YT doesn't have the answer for. To remove & replace, apparently all you have to do is pry out the end cap and it releases? Any tips before i hit this project? Thanks guys!

 

[MParr]

Here’s the parts schematic.
However, you will need to verify this with your unit.

 

[bullet bob]

Thanks. I pulled the wheel yesterday to get a better view of it. Looked pretty simple, remove the nut on both ends.... Thought I'd take it off even though the replacement part isn't here yet. Nuts loosened but then just started spinning, still 'stuck' on whatever they tighten down on. Murphy's law. Thought I might be able to figure it out once I get the replacement part, hopefully today. Anybody ever run across this?

 

[StarTech]

It takes two wrenches or a wrench and a socket. your choice. Look close the end and you see where the second wrench goes.

 

[MParr]

It takes two wrenches or a wrench and a socket. your choice. Look close the end and you see where the second wrench goes.

Yep!

 

[bullet bob]

From what the parts guy at the service desk said, I've got to re-tighten up those nuts and then pop off the damper. Said sometimes it can be a bear. Then looks like the new damper just 'clicks' onto the stud that I just re-tightened. ?????

 

[bullet bob]

Safe to say that you just pry this thing off?

 

[StarTech]

Well just go ahead and listen to them but this is the part that Gravely has for the ZT HD 60 [991038]. But you should post the 6 digit model number for us to look up the correct mower and the correct part as there is about 15 variations of the ZT 60 HD mower. Without the correct model the part guy is just guessing at what you have in front of you. And yes there is at least two version of the damper.

Just one Example:



Just

 

[bullet bob]

Sorry 'bout that. It's an 991156 and the damper part # is 09689700
EDIT: OK I think I've got it. Apparently you slip a small skinny flat-head screwdriver & pry the little 'grippers' out of the way & slide it over the pivot head. Then release the 'grippers'. Probably easier said than done. Might require an adult beverage for this one..........

 

[StarTech]

Now that makes a difference as it has different dampers than the one here.

Still might be easier the remove the studs and then disassemble after you got the damper(s) out. At least you would more room the work on them.