How do you remove the pulley on a John Deere mower spindle?

Remove the large nut on top of one of the spindles. Turn on the air compressor and attach the air wrench to the compressor. Holding the spindle with one hand, place the air wrench on top of the nut, set the air wrench to the reverse setting and pull on the trigger. Once the nut is removed, slide the pulley off.

Do lawn mower spindles come greased?

The spindles on a riding or commercial walk-behind mower are attached to the cutting deck and work with the pulleys to turn the blades below the deck so grass can be cut. The rotating parts of the spindle must be greased periodically to maintain smooth operation, and prevent overheating and potential damage.

How do you remove a drive belt pulley on a John Deere?

Fit the proper-sized socket onto the bolt that holds the drive belt pulley to the base of the engine’s crankshaft. Hold the pipe wrench with one hand, and with your other hand unscrew the bolt using the socket wrench.

How long does it take to remove clutch from John Deere Gator?

The Gator uses a belt drive system. As the belt propels faster the clutch opens up, moving the tires. The clutch bolts to the crankshaft of the engine; removal will take 30 minutes to complete.

How does the PTO clutch work on a John Deere lawn mower?

The larger series of John Deere lawn tractors come equipped with an electric PTO clutch. The PTO clutch runs on a 12-volt system that engages the mower blades. When the PTO switch is turned on, a 12-volt current is sent to the clutch were it engages the brake. This causes the pulley under the… Loading…

How do you remove a clutch from a car?

Slide the screw outwards away from the clutch, until the end of the cap screw is even with the axle-mounting tab; do not remove the screw. Remove the cap bolt from the center of the clutch using the ½-inch wrench. Slide out the bolt and the washer and slide the clutch off the axle shaft.