Aftermarket spindle kit

[BohoRex]

I've got an old Snapper LT125 ( 2690808 - 42" deck) - and am looking for a spindle kit (housing with the shaft & bearings all assembled already - as a drop-in replacement)

I have the.pdf manual/parts list for my mower - and found the individual part numbers - but most other brands I'm finding aftermarket drop-in kits as an assembly. Any ideas on a spindle kit / assembly for this Snapper?

I suppose I can simply disassemble and replace the bearings themselves if a full drop-in replacement isn't available or made as an aftermarket item.

 

[Bertrrr]

Unless the spindle housing is damaged , the bearings are very cheap and easy to change. Pull it apart and look at the number on the bearing - I usually pull the inner seal on the bearings and drill the housing to enable greasing the assembly. I think I got 3 pairs on amazon for under 20$

 

[BohoRex]

Thanks, I'll do that. Need to pull the blades to sharpen, anyway.

 

[StarTech]

Well the bearings are 66/19.06 2RS [.750 x 1.78 x .610]. Very few sources for the sealed version other than Briggs but the OP can use Z9504RST metal shielded version but it is recommended adding a grease zerk to each spindle so these can be re-greased later. And with these Z9504RST you do not have to remove the inner shields.

 

[BohoRex]

Well the bearings are 66/19.06 2RS [.750 x 1.78 x .610]. Very few sources for the sealed version other than Briggs but the OP can use Z9504RST metal shielded version but it is recommended adding a grease zerk to each spindle so these can be re-greased later. And with these Z9504RST you do not have to remove the inner shields.

Thank you. The spindles do already have grease zerks. I just pulled the blades - and one of the spindle washers was completely broken, and the other was cracked. Time for some R&R maintenance.

 

[BohoRex]

Spindle nuts... That's why these don't get enough maintenance.

Bottom one for the blades came off fine (probably 90 ft lbs to loosen) - but how are y'all holding the spindle shaft or pulley to loosen that top spindle nut?

 

[Bertrrr]

Use an impact and you can hold it easily with a rag or gloves

 

[StarTech]

Actually you should remove the pulley nut first and then the blade. This way you can block the blade to help removing the nuts/screws.

 

[BohoRex]

Use an impact and you can hold it easily with a rag or gloves

Sprayed some PB Blaster on it - used some heat on the nut.... more PB Blaster...

Impact & rag/gloves just spun in my hands. I used a pair of vice-grips to hold the pulley (figure I'll replace the pulley if I destroy it trying to remove that nut) and that nut wouldn't budge. Put my 6' breaker bar onto it - and it just laughs at me.

I think a 1200lb gorilla must have tightened those nuts onto the shafts.

 

[BohoRex]

Actually you should remove the pulley nut first and then the blade. This way you can block the blade to help removing the nuts/screws.

I'll try that. See my other reply I just made for some entertainment value. lol