Maynardb 11 #1 Posted February 26 Hi i have a question about this deck. The only info I see on this site is for a similar looking deck with an rounded outside edge bolted on. Mine is flat sheet metal but I think the same bearings apply. Someone had been in here before and replaced the bearings on the spindles with the wrong OD ones and shimmed them. I measure 1 5/8”OD x 3/“4 ID x 1/2” w. It appears the same bearings go in the cross shaft that powers the spindles as well. It appeared that they were sealed bearings with one side seal removed so the grease would get to them. my question is under the top gears on the spindle shafts, there are two thin washers but I expected to see a flat bearing with small needles and a thin washer so I’m not sure if this is correct. Also, no washer under the spindles. I’d appreciate advice from someone who’s been there before thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,772 #2 Posted February 27 I have that bearing... it is part # 101480. Measurements are 3/4" ID x 1-5/8" OD x 1/2" thick. This is for the 32" deck...or 37" according to Toro schematics (pic attached). Actually, I have two of them. Exact same dimensions, but different part # on them is different....revised part#s from Toro are common. This bearing lists at $44... I can send one for $32...shipped. OR--- both for $52...shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,195 #3 Posted February 27 Is it a RMR-32 mower? Only 32" I am aware of other than the 1961 36" model RMR-3661 for the 701 that had flat end panels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,253 #4 Posted February 27 17 hours ago, Maynardb said: similar looking deck with an rounded outside edge bolted on. Mine is flat sheet metal but I think the same bearings apply. The rounded sides with 4 wheels would be the correct 1961 deck for a 401. Yours is probably an earlier deck from a 1960 or an RJ. Maybe this will help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,023 #5 Posted February 27 (edited) @Maynard just how I see it , what an OPPORTUNITY TO CLEAN OUT AND RE GREASE A BEARING ! persomally like a small flat putty knife or a small flat pocket screwdriver , removes those wide side shields easily , wipe out existing grease , carb cleaner flush , lucas x tra hd chassis grease , also POLYUREA RATED , stays with the bearing , 550 deg flash point . done all my related bearing failure areas with this change over , imagine no bearing WHYINE , rough spots , unit turns easily by hand at pto drive belt start point , also did the related MULE DRIVE BEARINGS , pto drive start , make a change to a chronic , problem . my pto engage ment , is very smooth , quiet , easy , if you are a purest , you can,t do this , but a change will make make it better , just my personal experience with mower decks , pete Edited February 27 by peter lena misspelled idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maynardb 11 #6 Posted February 27 Yes, I think it’s an rmr-32. That gives a nice clear schematic showing how the bearings are set up, as well as it not having a thrust bearing under the spur gear. I found a seller on Amazon that sells 5 of the bearings for $18 which is dirt cheap. Thanks for all the advice and the schematic link👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,195 #7 Posted February 27 Do your blades have the replaceable cutting tips on the end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,772 #8 Posted February 27 The RMR-32 schematic shows spindle bearings to be #101480...which replaces bearing #1515. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
