upstateyankee50 59 #1 Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) well guys it is close to the time of mowing our yards ;last year I noticed that one blade on the left side was not cutting 'both blades have been sharped and put on correctly; but it seems the left blade has a lot of play in it as it is turning 'the question I have is that according to the diagram number 11 there are suppose to be 2 keyways on each spindles but it really doesn't show where they go and would that be the issue as to why the left side blade has so much play ;odd the right side cuts so good ;this type of deck is really new to me ;so any feed back would be so appreciated Edited March 23, 2021 by upstateyankee50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,108 #2 Posted March 23, 2021 The Spindle Cap (# 16) on each side should have a couple spiral roll pins (# 17) that stick down to drive the blade. Over time they rust away or get broken from rocks and thing that hit them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #3 Posted March 23, 2021 8 hours ago, 953 nut said: The Spindle Cap (# 16) on each side should have a couple spiral roll pins (# 17) that stick down to drive the blade. Over time they rust away or get broken from rocks and thing that hit them. thanks ;I will have to check them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 749 #4 Posted March 23, 2021 There are 3 woodruff keys on shaft. 1 on ea spindle gear. Added set screws to help keep bearings tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #5 Posted March 24, 2021 17 hours ago, gt14rider said: There are 3 woodruff keys on shaft. 1 on ea spindle gear. Added set screws to help keep bearings tight. thank you so much as now it might cut better as now I know where they go would you know the size of the key ways in case I find a few missing ;as another member did mention the caps which hold the roll pins on ;they are there ;the thing is once I remove the cap the shaft sides out from the bottom; so I am sure there are a few key ways missing or busted ;again thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 749 #6 Posted March 25, 2021 I'll get some pics and key sizes tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 749 #7 Posted March 25, 2021 If you can remove shaft from bottom, you my have a broken snap ring on top of shaft. I'll get better pics tomorrow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 749 #8 Posted March 25, 2021 Can't sleep pn # 937084 is # 5 key Pn# 937159 is # 9 key 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upstate yank 219 #9 Posted March 25, 2021 14 hours ago, gt14rider said: Can't sleep pn # 937084 is # 5 key Pn# 937159 is # 9 key thanks so much as this is very help full now if the weather would get warmer I will be able to check if any key ways are gone or even the snap ring 'again thank you again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
