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!
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?
#4
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.
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. ?????
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.
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..........
#10
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.
Turns out this project was a piece of cake. Took longer to get the tools out & put them away than the actual job. Was able to get the flat-blade screwdriver in the exposed 'head' & it popped right off. The tail end, which was not easily exposed and wasn't able to get the screwdriver in there, I just gave it a quick tap with a hammer & off it popped. Was able to open the grippers on each end when replacing, dab of grease, snapped back on. Steers like it was new again. Thanks for all your help!
#12
StarTech
Tnx for the update and closure. Not only you learn something new so did several of us along with you.
