On a scale of 1-10 on how difficult this job is or how much mechanical knowledge is needed... I would rate this job a 3 out of 10 (with 10 being the highest skill needed). In this video, I'll show you guys step by step how to replace the spindle on a Ferris Z3X. The unit I'm working on is a 72" cut but all of the ZX3's should be the same. Below is a list of tools you'll need, the spindle part number, AND the step by step instructions for something to reference after you've watched this video.
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Tools Needed:
*Spindle Needed - OEM Part# 5104744 (61" & 72" Decks)* Ferris Cast Iron Spindle Assembly (8.0-6 Bolt)
1. A Jack or some other form to lift the mower up.
2. 15/16" Socket - To Remove the Mower Blade
3. 1/2 " Socket Wrench (the wrench itself) to ease the tension on the tensioner pulley and remove/install the deck belt
4. A Cheater bar (2-3' piece of pipe will work) to put on the end of your socket wrench to make it easier to manipulate the tensioner pulley.
5. 1/2" Socket to remove the mower deck spindle assembly cover
6. 9/16" Socket to remove the nuts holding the spindle in place
7. 9/16" Wrench to hold the bolt on the bottom side of the mower deck while using the 9/16" socket to remove the nuts holding the spindle in place.
8. 1-1/8" Socket, Wrench, or Adjustable Wrench to remove the nut on top of the spindle.
9. A grease gun to grease the new spindle after installation
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Step by Step Instruction:
1. Jack the Mower Up and Remove the blade for the spindle(s) that is being replaced.
2. Drop the mower back down and lower the deck as low as possible.
3. Remove the mower deck spindle assembly cover by loosening 3 bolts with the 1/2" socket and pulling the cover off.
4. Remove the mower deck belt by using the 1/2" socket wrench and cheater bar to loosen the tensioner pulley and dropping the belt down.
5. Remove the nut on the top of the spindle's spline with the 1-1/8" socket or adjustable wrench (impact wrench recommended)
6. Pull off the pulley and be sure not to lose the nut, washer, and key inside of the pulley...you'll need to reuse that later.
7. Using the 9/16" socket and corresponding wrench, remove the 6 nuts and bolts from the spindle assembly and remove the spindle.
8. Install the new spindle and add the bolts and nuts with the 9/16" socket and wrench.
9. Re-install the pulley, short side up, the key, the washer, and the nut and tighten with the 1 1/8" socket.
10. Re-install the belt.
11. Add the cover back and tighten w the 1/2 sockets
12. GREASE the new spindle!!!!
13. Install the blade(s) back on and you're good to go!
I hope this helps you guys out!