Your Riding Lawn Mower's Dirty Little Secret

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Are you greasing your mowing deck blade spindles but they still wear out? Do you want your bearings to last longer? Have you been told that you need to replace your deck spindle or mandrel? Watch this video and save your money! I’m going to show you what is really going on in the spindle assembly. Is this a design flaw or defect?
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Click here for a grease gun ➜ amzn.to/2HEEm1z Click here for a spindle assembly ➜ amzn.to/2wjOAxL Click here for bearings ➜ amzn.to/2M6pgpG Check out these other informative videos: Clean Under the Mowing Deck on a Riding Lawn Mower ➜ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RpURLWPNI1o.html How To Un-Seize, Clean and Grease a Sealed Bearing ➜ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0J8z-n7dIOg.html Remove The Mowing Deck From a Riding Lawn Mower ➜ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eQlGRlIDcC0.html How To Install A Belt On A Riding Lawn Mower Tractor ➜ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UgW4gcPAWIs.html Make sure to check out the Saloon here too… Click here for my website ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ Click here for my Parts and Tools Store ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon Follow me on Facebook ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon Follow me on Instagram ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ Follow me on Twitter ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon The reason I did not put the nut back on before I hit the shaft is because that model has a tapered shaft at the top so you can't damage the threads! I do agree that it is good practice to put the nut back on though....

@ffjsb 5 лет назад

Or use a heavy mallet that won't damage the threads. I winced when I saw that. You forgot about Murphy's Law, anything that can go wrong, WILL...

@loisgustafson4522 5 лет назад

How about the o'finnegan law, murphy was an optomist!!

@DarkRiegn1 5 лет назад

just grab a brass hammer next time

@leemcbroom4708 5 лет назад

All threads can mushroom. We can see that all your work was prepped by the cleanliness of the deck/spindle/bearing and ease of removal. Anyone who's replaced a bearing knows they don't come out that easy are a dirty especially if they've been greased.

@simclardy1 4 года назад

I assumed it was ok to wack the top like steve did because he has replaced hundreds of these. Pros do things diy people should avoid. He does a good job of explaining the basics but when you do something for a living you don't even realize all the things your brain is calculating. Cheers

@XenaTheQuadCamBikah Год назад

I’ve found most home owners beat the crap out of their mowers and seldom do any service themselves but great tip for those home owners who do and those of us who work on mowers daily.

@bartdrennon1764 16 дней назад

When you only remove a deck once a year, it is a real pain in the butt for the average owner.

@brianbeaubien7371 2 года назад

Good job exposing companies who want to keep selling you parts thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're Welcome...

@davidrice3337 24 дня назад

These companies are screwing themselves - product loyalty is virtually non existent - they are like coke and Pepsi - there's no doubt they collude with one another - same with the big 3 auto makers -

@bertgrau3934 22 дня назад

You can get the bearings pretty cheap.

@sgtjameslindsey2493 2 года назад

There's a point to note here about taking off one side of the seal on those bearings then pumping it full of grease when it's back on the mower deck. If you over pressure the grease, it will blow off the other side of that seal on the bearing and pick up dirt and debris in your bearings. I think it'd be better to pack it and replace that seal.

@theamerican7080 Месяц назад

A serviceable bearing will allow grease to pass beyond both the bearing and the seal. A sealed bearing will not.

@outinthesticks1035 Месяц назад

What I used to do was remove the inner seal , and drill a 1/64 hole in outer

@mattbaker5757 17 дней назад

It's getting harder and harder to find spindles that even have grease nipples anymore. I've been in the lawn maintenance business as an owner operator for two decades, and also my own mechanic and have gone through more spindles and bearings than I can count in the last ten years than in the first ten I was in business. Needless to say, years ago when I started noticing the trend to sealed bearings and spindles without grease nipples I've also made it an automatic to service even brand new spindles before first using them. I too, remove the inner bearing seal on both bearings, but since I already have the bearing out, spindle nipple or no, I automatically just pack the bearings. I redo this once a month since the mowers are being used commercially. I don't bother replacing the inner seal as from my experience once the bearing seal is removed, no matter what some damage is done in the removal even if very minute. And most of the time the replaced seals come off again inside the spindle and can even damage the bearings getting caught in them with all the millions of rotations and constant vibration (even with "perfectly" balanced spindles/blades). And with the outer bearing seals keeping contaminates from entering there is no reason for the need of seals facing the inside of the spindle. But another unfortunate trend over the last decade I have discovered is poorly designed or cast spindles. In my area the land is very rocky, with tree types with shallow roots protruding above ground and very uneven ground. I used to go through a lot of blades and sometimes engine shaft keys from hitting unseen obstacles. I am forced to deal with many properties, that at least initially, have many obstacles that are just unseen even with careful initial inspection of the areas to be mowed. But in recent years I have had many di-cast spindles snap where bolts connect the spindles to the deck when obstacles are struck. Many times from a mere mole hill or bulging mole tunnels that was created in between mowing and is just a small pile of semi-loose dirt and the spindle housing breaks away from the bolts/deck. Many of these incidents even have minimal damage to none of still straight blades that only require a sharpening after the incident or no visible blade damage at all. So it is common from my experience in recent years that the sealed bearings outlast the actual spindles and I have back-up bearings and shafts I salvage from broken spindles. I own 6 riding tractors* in constant rotation and 1 Zero turn used for large flat open areas only due to the design nature and terrain I mow. Different brands including John Deere, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Toro(Z-turn) and Craftsman(x2) and I have had spindle housings break on all of them over the last decade. *I prefer riding tractors due to the nature of the hilly country as zero turns can't handle mowing across hill inclines due to the freely spinning front wheels. The worst situation, which is common for my commercial properties, are long, narrow and deep drainage ditches along roads that are also deep with steep inclines and can only be done with a zero turn by going up and down the ditches witch takes 4 times as long to mow from constantly turning around back and forth, than with a riding tractor that I can mow on steep inclines the full length of the ditches and all I need is to lean sideways so body weight maintains center of gravity (going beyond the recommended grade of an incline by manufacturers). Besides, my zero turn's deck is 50" compared to 42-46" rider decks, so not enough advantage to make it worth the trouble except for open acreage.

@outinthesticks1035 17 дней назад

@@mattbaker5757 I feel your pain with spindle housings breaking . Used to happen to me , some times just a few days . I considered trying to convert a implement wheel hub but that's a lot of hassle , and thought the mower deck would just blow out Solved it by buying a grasshopper, solved the sidehill issues by swapping on a set of ATV tires

@Cowboy340 15 дней назад

@@mattbaker5757what is your opinion of the TS 354XD Husqvarna rider? I’m 120 hours into mine on heavy sloping brush, 5 acres I noticed none in your fleet

@jimfinlaw9432 3 года назад

Very helpful video. Thanks for the tip. I just finished rebuilding the mower deck on my John Deere LA145 lawn tractor. Found four of the six spindle bearings worn out so I decided to go ahead and replace all six bearings since the spindle housings themselves were still in good shape. I also added an additional zirk fitting to each spindle so when I service them with grease, I simply remove one zirk fitting out and grease the spindle with the other zirk fitting using the grease gun until I see grease come out the hole, which prevents from over greasing the spindles and it cleans out some of the dirty grease in the process. When completed, I simply reinstall the zirk fitting I had removed earlier. The bearings should last a good 10 to 12 years before the next replacement. Also noticed the powder coat is coming off that mower deck you are using as an example in your video, which is a very common problem. At the factory, John Deere only dips their mower decks in a vat of acid to etch the metal prior to powder coating them. The problem is their etching process leaves the mower deck surfaces way too smooth for the powder coat to adhere properly and over time it cracks causing moisture to get underneath it and eventually the powder coat flakes off exposing pitting corrosion. Makes one wonder if this was not done by design? My deck was so badly rusted and pitted that I had to take it to a shop and get the remaining powder coat and rust sandblasted off down to bare metal. I used a good self etching epoxy primer and repainted the deck John Deere Yellow and not only does it look like a new deck but also functions like new. The paint I used should last a good 20 years. I applied POR15 undercoat to the bottom side of the deck to keep it from rusting any further and to keep it protected. So far, I am very pleased with the results.

@danbyrne6501 Месяц назад

Better off using bed liner urethane

@NobodyWhatsoever Год назад

I did my spring service today on my riding mower. I didn't see any sort of grease fitting on my spindles, and two are starting to sound rather metallic when they turn. None of the three have play, which is good, but I guess it's time to take the deck back off and do this to directly grease my spindles! Edit: I was just looking up the spindles and bearings for my mower's deck, and I found this bit of info on the manufacturer's site: SPINDLE HOUSING WITH SEALED BEARINGS AND GREASE FITTING. On these style spindles, grease is used primarily as a water barrier to keep water from accumulating in the void area inside the spindle housing and around the bearings and spindle shaft. Any good wheel bearing grease applied with a standard grease gun may be used for this purpose. These style spindles should be checked and greased annually, more often if the deck is subject to unusually wet operating conditions. Models with grease fittings will still have sealed bearings inside. Spindles with grease fittings will also have a weep hole in the spindle housing to allow excess grease to be forced out through.

@johncarney482 Месяц назад

I'm thinking marine grease

@larrypatterson3957 Месяц назад

When all else fails, read the manual! Good on ya!

@johncarney482 Месяц назад

Just viewed on greasing the deck with the Zerk fittings and video showed grease getting into those bearings by way of zero fittings.

@LM-sc8lu 5 лет назад

Who remembers packing bearing by hand years ago?

@Beandiptheredneck 5 лет назад

Still do every time I do wheel bearings on my old 94 trucks

@classic24hrtowingreferrals28 5 лет назад

L M Sure do pack em put golf ball size wad in the palm, grasp the bearing with your other hand/ fingers rotate as you push the grease in a little at a time Mr. Arvie always said go around twice!

@trackrunner11 5 лет назад

Yeah,in the Army.

@rareform6747 5 лет назад

Still do today .

@howardkoster4026 5 лет назад

Yes, I re-packed front wheel bearings...

@SixpenceInc 3 года назад

this happened 6 months after purchasing my brand new husky and the dealer wanted to charge me for repairs saying I didn't' t use it correctly. Ended up repairing cause it was still under warranty. Steve, great show. Love it from an Aussie down under.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thanks mate!

@utetopia1620 3 года назад

Also and Aussie, and I think this guy is great!

@Quannluong1571 4 месяца назад

More beers 🍺 please ❤😂😂😂

@johnsmith-xr6qy 27 дней назад

I found you a while back and it pays to watch. I'll check out my mowers in the morning. Thank you Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 27 дней назад

You're Welcome...

@listenup1711 4 года назад

I have been fixing small engines my whole life and even went to college for small engines repair. I learned more from your videos than I ever have anywhere else. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

You're Welcome...

@shellcracker18 4 года назад

Dang college for small Engine repair? I’ve learned by tinkering and getting tips from pros

@blogengeezer4507 4 года назад

@Rick Simpson -Farm implements 'back in the day' when anyone with common sense [conservative] greased their machines daily, the bearings had felt seals that relieved pressure as filled, seeing the grease escape, meant no more pumps of the gun. Over 50 years on some equipment, original bearings ;

@backcountrybarracks 4 года назад

Rick Simpson spelling wasn’t covered in your classes?

@hungry1011 4 года назад

@UCPXngN5DcNgUPuWTb7aMLgw Excellent point. I do not know what Steve knows (I love his videos) but I think that this is a fair point to bring up to the engineers. Than what is the point of the fitting? Does the new grease some how work it's way into the sealed bearing or something like this? Why is the fitting there?

@bulletproofpepper2 4 года назад

My father-in-law showed me that secret 25 yers ago and we made a drill guide to drill a greasing port for greaseless spindles. He worked for John Deere. We also rebuild the aluminum blocks that they say can be rebuilt. Great video thanks for sharing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

That is awesome!

@blogengeezer4507 4 года назад

'Sleeving', cylinders, valve guides, to get years of extra life, was an old line repair used by conservative farm.. 'owners', to restore farm engines, "back when old Hector was just a pup" ;

@johncarney482 Месяц назад

Switching over to synthetic, maybe AMSOIL.

@lowndeswhatley960 3 года назад

I found this very same thing on my JD L130 lawn mower last year when one of the spindles started making noises. Couldn't believe it. I'd been religiously greasing everything - for nothing. All of these lawnmowers come from the same place with component parts, engine, trans, etc, and different paint jobs, maybe a little different bodywork. Also, JD didn't make it easy but I found the generic parts for most everything, oil filter, belts, bearings, transmission parts, etc, and save A LOT on parts. JD is VERY proud of their green and yellow parts!!

@danbyrne6501 Месяц назад

Expensive parts

@TimEdwards-sx2pq Месяц назад

5 years ago my brother gave me his John Deere 110 mower in the 5 years he owned it he had replaced the engine twice he being a school teacher took it to the John Deere shop and they replaced the standard 19 horsepower single piston Briggs & Stratton engine he got another two years out of it before that engine blew up and he was done with it I got online order direct from Briggs & Stratton 22 horsepower v-twin but but the real kicker is that because I didn't order the John Deere sticker on the motor I saved 50 bucks with a Husqvarna sticker on the identical engine

@raystory7059 24 дня назад

Nuts & bolts that SNAP when torqued to the same specs as older parts have flooded the EXPENSIVE factory replacements and the dealers won't take back these JUNK MADE crap that is twice the price of non Deere parts that are often BETTER than factory parts as well. Original spindles were only fitted with cheap bushings in the first place instead of ball bearings.

@JohnWilliams-jj2en 3 года назад

Great video Steve. I just replace my bearings with new ones, and packed them with grease. Hoping you might do a video on changing trans oil on John Deere D140. The JD says you can't change it, but there is a port on the top to do it. A video on how to disassemble a rear JD, and change the trans oil would help a lot of people. It could double the life of a mowers usage. Thanks again for all you do. This is probably the 10th video or so that has helped me with different problems. I pulled the trigger on a shirt and sticker to support the cause. KEEP EM COMING. THANKS!!

@lorifries7857 4 года назад

Thank you Steve for the video & I just want to say that Im really just a tackle it myself kinda lady that isnt afraid of learning to do new things. Your instructions were simple enough to follow & execute, your insight as to getting the job done was appreciated. Keep making these videos please & also consider a few how to diagnose/troubleshoot problems with mowers that non-mechanically inclined folks who can only describe by sounds or dont know what the parts are actually called that we can view.

@randysandberg5615 3 года назад

I have found amazingly helpful hints by this guy. I have a large yard and use a riding mower. These short videos help my mower stay healthy and running. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@mikeb8220 2 года назад

I always new that was a problem. Thanks for letting it out there on your platform. Maybe it will spark some change. I drill a couple holes in the bearing cover and leave it. It helps keep the small dirt out. If you don't out will fill up the bearings quickly. Good man Steve! Keep up the good work. You have saved me lots of money so I'm donating to your cause.

@frankgrimes2205 2 года назад

Steve, you're the best! So glad I found your channel! For the first time in my 65 years I've successfully rebuilt a carb and it worked to perfection! Thank you!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Fantastic!

@greybeard804 5 лет назад

Always love beating those made to fail products. Well Done!!

@billrundell2097 5 лет назад

I think that the grease fitting was an old design before they changed to a sealed bearing Many old cars needed greasing but now have sealed bearings. No greasing necessary. Please Comment if I am mistaken.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@charleshodge9327 5 лет назад

@@billrundell2097 More like no greasing allowed.

@greybeard804 5 лет назад

@sploofmonkey It's not a flaw, it is intentional. At least on the manufacturers end. Major pain to us. Profitable to them...

@Reach3DPrinters 5 лет назад

Planned obsolescence.

@JohnDisque 5 лет назад

Good job, Steve. It's nice to see an honest RU-vidr getting some traffic.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@Luke-xx1ri 3 года назад

Awesome job Steve I’m a horticulturist and landscaper by trade and in the maintenance part.mower decks like the one Steve is showing in this video is so true.if a spindle brakes it and the bearings and maybe more automatically has to be replaced as it will brake the lot if you don’t do a check up.

@deanpratley125 3 года назад

Well I finally got around to this project Steve. I cant thank you enough for your help. My JD mower deck is now fixed properly. Once again thanks Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Fantastic!

@tonyroussos61 4 года назад

Hello Steve. So far I have seen two of your videos and I greatly appreciate Your honest and straightforward approach. Thank you for bringing these matters to light.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

I appreciate that!

@davidashmon5162 4 года назад

Hey Steve I watched this video and when I bought 2 brand new spindles I took them apart and the same thing as in your video showed, the only thing I did different is I removed the inner seal but on the outer seal I drilled 4 small holes for grease relief and the way the top and bottom are made the new grease will keep the dirt and grime out of the bearings. Thanks for the video.

@davidnave4349 2 года назад

been mechanic for a very long time and was always told that they had sealed bearings that the grease fitting was for show . However I was un aware that there was no grease in the bearing . OMS Thanks for that enlightenment sir.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're Welcome...

@mountainhike100 3 года назад

Just had both of my deck spindles replaced. Just like you said, bearings dry. Think I will take it apart again and try your trick and hope it will help. Once again, Thank You for your help and videos.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Good luck!

@baconator_c10 3 года назад

Steve, thanks for sharing this info. I tore apart the spindles on my 2 yr old John Deere E170 today. Bearings were sealed just like you showed. Not any more! I also realized that the deck was never properly leveled when it left the factory. Both jobs done in only two beers. Thanks again.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Right on

@stevevideo6035 5 лет назад

I just bought new solid rubber wheels assembly with grease zerks from ebay. Look in 5/8 shalt hole saw inner bearing seal. Remove bearing . Pop out seal and no grease. Your video saved me future headache. Thanks Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@RoadRageLive 3 года назад

Thanks again Steve. I had the same issue on my White, Murray and John Deere tractors. However, the Murray didn't even have the grease fitting. I had to drill and tap a hole for the grease fitting.

@_RocketRooster 3 года назад

i replaced the bearing on my cub cadet about a month ago and the other day noticed some noise coming from the deck so i pulled the deck out and dicoverd both blades had movement. i disassembled both spindles and to my dismay found both lower bearings were about to come apart. i thought it was odd to have sealed bearing in a spindle with a grease fitting. Ive since replaced them and thank you for shedding light on this problem because the new bearings would have had the same fate as the last. know it makes since to grease the spindles. Thanks for saving me $$$

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

You're Welcome...

@malcolmnicholls2893 5 лет назад

Love the psychological greaser. Thanks Steve. (UK)

@s.j.5850 3 года назад

Great tip Steve - you're the man! You will save people a lot of money on service fees & parts. Keep up the good work!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thanks, will do!

@Beeswaxi 3 года назад

What perfect timing. I was ready to order an assembly for the second time and trying to decide whether or not to order an aftermarket kit. Now I'll fix the problem myself. I actually thought I was dealing with a worn bushing on my John deere. Thanks for the heads up.

@caspere.8461 3 года назад

I've seen this on other equipment and questioned why sealed bearings were used or designated as replacement. What I read years ago was when sealed bearings were used with a grease zerc in the housing , that the grease zerc was installed to keep moisture out of the cavity or housing. I guess the intention was that even if the bearings were rarely greased they would last longer. Larger spindle bearings have seals on one side only and must be installed with the open side to the grease zerc.

@hungry1011 2 года назад

Bingo!

@tomhigbee5308 5 лет назад

I always felt like I was greasing my Simplicity for nothing. Always replacing my spindle bearings. Great tip Steve, Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@lynngrissom6721 4 года назад

Great information Steve! Just replaced both sides in my JD. Gonna take 'em back off and do what you said. Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Right on Lynn...

@justinmoody6721 3 года назад

used to work at a farm implement dealership and we sold several lines of lawn mowers, this is absolutely true. We were not allowed to remove these on new mowers, but for service work, I always asked the customer if they regularly greased their deck, if they said yes. I would pop these out, and let them know. I left them in if they didn't ever keep up with the maintenance. Good info!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Right on Justin!

@Rattletrap2 2 года назад

These bearings failed on my Cub Cadet GT2544 tractor quite a number of years ago. When I went to buy the assembly, the mechanic did not have one and delivery was going to be a while. I really needed to get the grass cut. He sold me just the bearings and even told me to remove the two seals on the inside faces! I noted the number of the bearings......but touch wood......I have not had them fail again in probably 8 - 10 years! I do grease that spindle regularly though. Great video and great tip, Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Right on

@vader0ni 5 лет назад

Planned obsolescence is standard in contemporary engineering, thank you for fighting the good fight!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@ElsieDee001 2 месяца назад

Planned obsolescence has been around at least since the 1960s. The quality of the parts has gotten poorer, too.

@johncarney482 Месяц назад

@@ElsieDee001greed, unadulterated GREED.

@davidrice3337 24 дня назад

Now I gotta find a dictionary - thanks

@mr.miller2181 5 лет назад

I drilled small holes into both inner seals and snapped them back into the bearing, I also packed the bearing before I put the seal back on.

@kevinheuer6643 3 года назад

That is simple but genius. I have went through the spindle pulleys like water. Grease. No grease. Never mattered. I never thought of something so simple. I subscribed and will follow you till you stop posting. Thank you again brother. 👊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@danlovins3155 3 года назад

I greased mine a few days and had no idea that they were sealed. Thank you for the info!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Any time!

@ed2335 3 года назад

Honest guy. Refreshing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thank You...

@Iamnot4Sure 4 года назад

Steve you just saved me and my family a few hundreds of dollars. Thanks and prosper well my awesome friend.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@markkribs864 Год назад

I just pulled the spindles apart on mine and found the same thing. Thank you for the video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Год назад

You're Welcome...

@johncarney482 Месяц назад

Great video, just switched that EZ filter system returned to spin on filter and will be using synthetic oil. Bought used in 2020 E130. Cleaned the everything and spent much time on exterior deck now I'll need to address bearings and using marine grease. Thanks

@0rnery 3 года назад

I learned from the maintenance manager at our shop, grease would actually pass through the seals in those "sealed" bearings. After installing new spindles in an old deck, I used the shop's Milwaukee electric grease gun to fill the spindles. After about 70 pumps, the grease came out the top and bottom of the spindle containing those sealed bearings.

@jimmypickett9912 Год назад

I have had the same issue with a Chevy truck idler bearing and even with the pressure of a grease cup the grease won’t pass the dust cover. You actually have to do it to know.

@NPC-et9ik Год назад

Sounds like a waste of grease

@0rnery Год назад

@@NPC-et9ik Only alternative would be to access the individual bearings on a regular basis. Suit yourself...

@robboat3864 5 лет назад

Yea pop 2 seals out reassemble then pop the others out with grease gun. Sealed bearings are lubed from the factory. If you have to replace them get good quality bearing. And call it done.

@Bitterrootbackroads 5 лет назад

Rob Boat , had to scroll way down in the "expert" comments to see if anyone else noticed that!

@robertthompson2282 2 года назад

Great video Steve. My Cub Cudet LTX 1045 spindle bearings worn out. Thanks for the tip on removing the bearings and fixing the design flaw of the spindles. You saved me a lot of money!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're Welcome...

@garryludwick2990 3 года назад

I did this to my 2000 Mirray when I bought it new from Momtgomery Wards. Still running the same spindle ame bearings. AMD same opposed Briggs. Good advice. And change oil every 25,30 hours or so... best $3.00 you'll ever spend

@robertmason4793 5 лет назад

Sir Thank you so much for your honesty and for sharing your experience.!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@Charlotte_TSilva 5 лет назад

I’ve added this to my save list to follow it just as you’ve instructed. I’m a petite lady and have to do everything on my own. 💪🏻 Thank you for saving us future headaches and money. G d bless you abundantly.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@foxiedogitchypaws7141 4 года назад

Me too. 60 plus years and I am tired of being treated as if I don't know anything. It's great to have this kind of help so if I do get someone else to fix it, I can tell them this is what need to be done.

@ericjones6330 Месяц назад

Loved it. You provide info that I would need to understand when I bring my deck mower in.

@gordbz1 Год назад

Thanks very much for your postings...I'd searched high and low for information to fix my John Deere 125 and your site was the only one that showed me exactly what I was looking for.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Год назад

Glad I could help

@drscruggs9830 3 года назад

things we never think about or remeber....you're my favorite lawn mower guy now Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thank You...

@morgan398 5 лет назад

Thank you sir, I have a 2009 La165 I bought new. I have replaced 5 sets of spindles in 304 hours This undoubtedly will save me some cash and headaches. Prost brother!!!

@MOTOVATOR101 5 лет назад

HAA I have the exact same model and I'm in the process of rebuilding the deck now. New spindles, all pullies, belt and water hose fitting. I guess I know what I'm doing first when the spindles come in. Maybe...

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Right on....

@laurakilmer8652 2 года назад

Steve I just learned something about my lawn mower bearings I never knew and I have replaced mine 3 times on diff. mowers and also I never really knew exactly how the chain saw sharpening went. Thanks a millionn.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

You're Welcome...

@jimmyfeatherston3741 3 года назад

This is really good to know! I really appreciate you sharing this info and tip. I agree with you that some companies build their products to fail just for us to buy more. Thank you so much!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@k.b.tidwell Месяц назад

This scam has been going on a very long time. If you have to buy a new spindle assembly, take it apart...the new bearings are sealed too! I ran across this back in the early '90's on an MTD I had then. On spindles without grease fittings it's an easy project to install some and set the bearings up right. Great video! Oh...at this moment you've got about 1200 mower spindle engineers downvoting you. 😁

@macsair 5 лет назад

Congrats on reaching 100K subs. Love your work Steve. Keep it up !!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@balbirsinghgill1595 3 года назад

Very good knowledge.i grees mine 3years ago. R&R one side seal and filled with synthetic grees.

@trichio 3 года назад

Wish I would have saw this last week as I had a spindle go bad. Wound up replacing both spindles. Now I have the 2 old ones to practice this method on....Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

You're Welcome...

@frederickhoeppner7283 5 лет назад

You are a hundred percent correct, don't know how many I've done over the years , nice to see you doing a vid , good job , !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@mkmlg372 3 года назад

Steve you are awesome to share all of your knowledge and experience. I've watched so many of your videos and have learned so much. I like to fix my own equipment if I can and with your videos I can. Thank you so much for doing these.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@felixg.7808 2 года назад

Your videos are very informative and helpful. Thank you for your tips and honesty.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@davecantleberry4965 2 года назад

Thank you, wish I would have found your video this morning when I had the deck off. No problem though I have all winter to take the deck off again and grease the bearings correctly now. Great info!!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@georgewashington1106 4 года назад

And people click a thumbs down on this bit of brilliance? Must be bearing and spindle salesmen

@jamessullivan1348 4 года назад

That's what I was thinking

@GrnXnham 4 года назад

Pabst Blue Ribbon fans

@blogengeezer4507 4 года назад

Word for sealed bearings, anyone realize the numbers, countless thousands of bearings, in every aspect, moving parts of each state of the art, modern Airliner? If not for modern sealed bearings, replaced at scheduled intervals depending on hours and 'cycles', they would be pretty busy mechanics... the 'Greasers' ;

@scottrayhons2537 3 года назад

Its a chinese bearing salesman. The chinese dont make grease for sale in 🇺🇸 USA.

@TheOmnipresent12 3 года назад

I agree. I've seen so many helpful videos on YT but often with a surprising amount of down-votes. What bugs me is when those who down-vote don't disclose *why*. I myself don't mind a down-vote as long as a constructive criticism is added, thus one might learn something. But to down-vote without offering a reason why... anything but helpful.

@fernando651 3 года назад

now i dont feel bad that i never knew to grease that bearing lol

@ipdjbt 3 года назад

My mower is 17 years old and I have never ever greased my deck bearings. I'm not going to start either, lol.

@richardhurlock4522 2 года назад

Though sealed bearings didn't need grease that the grease fitting was to fill the space to keep moisture out🤔

@nicknorthable 2 года назад

@@ipdjbt Got my F111 in 2005 (16 years) & like you never greased those bearings either. I do grease but didn't know that point so I ain't touching .I have acreage & have used it hard. Knock wood... Now I'm gonna get it .

@mnhoss2100 2 года назад

I fix so much of my stuff watching your videos. Thanks .I will definitely go check my bearings today!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Good luck!

@hoovhog3657 2 года назад

It’s true. Absolutely on point. Anyone who has had that teacher drag their fingernails down a chalkboard should know what a bearing seizing sounds like. With the same yet amplified effect. I installed a new set of bearings on all 3 spindles. Easy as pie. Just don’t put it off. My JD E140 was only 2 years old when this Funtime started. Thanks, Steve. Your video on this matter helped fix this pain in my backside.

@propdoctor21564 5 лет назад

Just found your channel this morning and subscribed. Excellent video on something most of us would never think of

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

Thank You...

@artpendergraft4989 5 лет назад

His videos keep me very busy!! Keep up the good work!

@raymondjunk6996 4 года назад

That didn't look like a john deere deck to me.

@craigsager9329 3 года назад

My Dad had same problem, and also thought it was stupid....he bought new bearings though. He did remove the seal and grease it himself but I believe he put the seal back...now I can tell him to leave the seals off....thanks for the info....keep up the great work Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Good stuff!

@rickpeterson6138 3 года назад

I had A old cheap Murry Rider Mower. It had no Grease fittings on the spindles and the same with sealed bearings. I drilled and tapped in fittings. Did the same thing taking one seal off on each bearing. Filled that thing full of grease. The deck went from that loud rolling sound to complete smooth and quiet. This was also a issue on newer tractors to. Thanks for sharing this!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Right on Ricky! You're Welcome...

@hildenorton6180 5 лет назад

Thanks as a women who does most of my own mechanic work all help I can get.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@JawTooth 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info. One of my viewers told me about your channel. You have some great info

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@sensibleopinions10 2 года назад

I purchased a scotts 17hp lawn mower and yes I know its the la 115 or 110 John Deere mower. Well, I must say, Thanks! This will help me prolong the life of my mower!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Good luck!

@bruceblunderfield5431 2 года назад

Always love your plain simple sp3ak in diagnosing and fixing problems! Yes,I liked and subscribed!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

Thank You...

@markoldendorf5393 4 года назад

I did this on my new john deere. The hardest thing was removing and putting back the pulley wheels. They were pressed onto the spindle with great force. You can actually see the marks left on the spindle by the process. Working with a heavy deck from the top and bottom at the same time is a bit tricky. Allow plenty of time for the process. And it is metric. Have a 22 mm and 10 mm socket wrench handy for the John Deere.

@arcsound 4 года назад

That spindle flange nut is not metric. It does take a 22mm wrench, but the thread thread is 9/16-18. I galled one nut/shaft when I pulled both mine off after 13 years, while stripping the deck for re-painting, and tried to find a replacement locally. That nut is not a Big Box stocked size, even without the flange.

@MrGlenferd 3 года назад

I was a John Deere mechanic for 2 decades and found this out years ago. I found it easier and cheaper just to replace the bearings rather then the whole spindle and take the inner seals out so the grease could reach the bearings.

@pascualhernandez4949 3 года назад

YEP I DO UNDERTAND YOU GUYS CHARGES MY THE HOURS AT A RATING OF 80 DOLLARS HOURS MAKE IN TWO HOURS PLUS TAXES FIGURE IT HOW MUCH GOING TO BE THAT EXPENSE

@adamvalenzuela6626 3 года назад

I just bought a John Deer riding mower thanks for the tip.

@AimingWanderously 2 года назад

@@pascualhernandez4949 That's whatever you just said for ya

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 2 года назад

@@pascualhernandez4949 R U O K??? BLINK ONCE IF NO AND ONCE FOR YES!

@lewis2553 Год назад

Well, of course, it's cheaper to change the bearings than to change the whole spindle if you're referring to the jackshaft, the bearings, and the jackshaft housing all combined as an assembly and calling it A SPINDLE. I saw what you tried to do there! That's not cheaper nor faster than removing one seal on each bearing and just reusing them. To change the bearings, you have to remove the old ones, anyway. If they're not damaged, they'll be just as good as new ones - better AND CHEAPER if you just remove the seals and grease them. Slick move, though, throwing that spindle into the conversation. It wasn't a lie but very close kin to one! Sounds like you're STILL working for John Deere!

@rickyhiebert2766 3 года назад

I did this today on my John Deere D110, thank you for the advice/help!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Excellent!

@michaelfink1017 11 месяцев назад

Clearly, you have live and faith in your heart... Thank you SO MUCH!

@TheDavidLipschitz 3 года назад

I'm new to the riding mower maintenence but motorcycle wheels are similarly designed. Packing the hub with grease is recommended to keep water out of the cavity. If it's full of grease....

@normandwilson330 4 года назад

Thanks for the info, Steve. Much, much appreciated! I have a relatively new John Deere D130 lawn tractor. I reviewed your videos about removing the mower deck (successful) and about the greasing of the bearings in the spindlel shaft. So, I contacted the JD supplier/repair shop about this concern. They agreed. The bearings are sealed on both sides. But the grease, they said was to only lubricate the SHAFT. Hmm? What about the bearings? They would replace the entire assembly for about $300.00 plus labour! What a rip off! So, again thanks to your videos I will do the job myself and save $$$$. PS: Where you have a 2 beer job, try a Canadian beer. You will only need one! Canuck Normand

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 года назад

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@tonybacon6277 2 года назад

It definitely works!! I’ve replaced too many bearings before this. Thanks Steve!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

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@reynaldross2675 2 года назад

Thanks for this great tip. I purchased a new Cub Cadet with this deck. When the time comes for greasing the bushing, I will be sure to follow your advice.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

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@rolandguest5585 4 года назад

Hi Steve. Golf cart makers do the same thing on the front axles.

@jacksweat213 3 года назад

Steve you're the bomb before Winterfell I could hear Last Summer my bearings starting to grind now I know what to look for thanks again

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

@kathyturner1912 3 года назад

OMG!! New bearings getting bought tomorrow!! Thanks so much!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Glad to help!

@richardmusgrove1867 3 года назад

Excellent information, sir! I appreciate your time in making this video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Thank You...

@pancudowny 5 лет назад

1957 Jacobsen Chief - Mower-deck spindles are actually greasible AND adjustable. Pump them full of Mobil-1 synthetic grease, and that deck "sings"!😊

@seeunderwood1026 2 года назад

Learned to pack bearings in high school FFA class.Other than reading,I use things I learned in there more than any other class.Day in and day out.

@robbynv9900 3 года назад

That was a great video I just subscribed to your channel I've had those bearings go, it's a real cost I'm glad I found somebody who finally knows what they're doing when it comes to lawn equipment

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@marvhepworth2414 3 года назад

Thanks for the heads up bud! I'll be pulling mine apart in the spring.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

You're Welcome...

@andrewradford3953 5 лет назад

Also check the rear deck hangars for cracking along the deck weld.

@chrisE815 5 лет назад

Good tip. Just had a buddy weld my deck.

@billsmith4840 5 лет назад

Nice job thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 лет назад

You're Welcome...

@TylerAFE 2 года назад

I feel like I live under a rock, how have I just found you Steve. You are the man.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 года назад

WOW! Thank You...

@warrenosborne6044 3 года назад

Thank you Steve, I ran into this same thing on a Sitrex finish mower. Yes, it was very much a 2 beer job!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 года назад

Nice work!

@kylemangum8672 5 лет назад

I agree that it doesn't make sense that they put grease zerks on sealed bearings, but if you start pumping grease into those bearings, the seals are going to get pushed right off the bearings and then you'll be worse off than you were before. I've had a fair bit of experience with this issue. I would recommend that you just install good quality (SKF, NTN, Koyo, etc.) sealed bearings and don't grease them.

@JoeC88 5 лет назад

I agree, you are correct Kyle & don't directly smack the exposed thread on the driveshaft with a hammer !

@phanttomracer 5 лет назад

I also think the issue is the quality of the bearing. Remove the zerk and plug it. Use better bearings and just replace them every decade or so

@daverose8772 5 лет назад

Very well put...A set of bearings is 25 bucks..Once every 10 years? Big deal....

@elwyngaussiran6018 5 лет назад

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@deecee2837 5 лет назад

Just because they are called sealed bearings does not mean one can't remove the seal, repack, & then replace the seal. Bearings often arrive with grease applied too sparingly, so do this before placing the bearing into service & repack every year or 2 & even the cheaper bearings will last a long time. BTW, China manufactures high-quality bearings (Timken bearings have been made in China for many years), as well as lower-specced bearings. You can't blame China manufacturing if Deere/MTD choose the cheaper, lower-specced bearings in order to maximize their profits.