LA125 large idler

[ROPJR]

Any one else had to replace the large idler , I had only 55 houres on mower, CHEAP Chinese bearing !!

 

[bertsmobile1]

The usual reason for early replacement of deck bearings is hosing down the deck rather than blowing it off with air.
Water pools on top of the bearing which is hot then as it cools the water gets sucked through the DUST SEAL on the bearing, emulsifies the grease and the bearing collapses.