Recent content by stbird

You are correct. Unfortunately they don't have bearings for the unit anymore, so I kind of wasted my time but found out some good information. Mine would have actually spun off pretty easy except that during manufacture I guess someone somehow marred the spindle with the Allen screw I think so...

Thanks for all the help and guidance. I have the new spindle ordered. I have to believe the original design was better but also more expensive. It's pretty amazing all the upgrades on the 2005 Silver Eagle that you can now only find on high end commercial mowers. I'm looking at getting a new...

My spindle bolt is 8 1/2"!

My bad spindle is the center one. Is that considered long shaft because it has 2 pulleys on it? Is that a different part number from what you stated above?

So you are saying I just need to buy a new spindle then because I can't get any replacement bearings?

Model Number is LT2000-44 and serial number is SE6047398. Where can I get the bearings and other things I need to rebuild this spindle? Can you buy a kit or something?

Can I get my model number from the serial number? My model number tag under the seat is completely washed out. Thanks, Steve

Did some more work on the spindle today. Turns out the silver disc with the 2 holes in it actually is threaded to the spindle rod. Of course someone during manufacturing I guess seems to have broke off a allen screw and then put another one on top of it. I finally got frustrated and hit to...

This is the disc. It had to 2 allen screws in it which I removed. There is no snap link under it.

Here's a photo of the disc I was talking about. There is no snap link under it.

Mine has a different configuration from the video and the diagram. I don't have a snap ring. I'll see if I can take a lower resolution photo.

I had the same problem. I rigged up a string and a hook that I dropped down from the engine to the adjustment arm and tied it in place at the proper height. Piss poor design but my jury rig works great!

I am new to site and own a 2005 Dixie Chopper Silver Eagle 2005 with 44" deck, which I bought new and it has been an awesome machine. Just had my first spindle issue and need some help taking it apart.

Hello everybody, I just found the forum. My center spindle bearings are shot. I removed the spindle and there is a silver disc with 2 Allen Head screws that I removed. The disc looks like it should come right off but I have tried prying it with a screw driver and pounded on the spindle and it...