Re: (ET) Mower Roller Axle

["Steven Naugler" <snaugler earthlink net>]

Ken and others:
    The rear "axle" on a front mounted mower deck is designed for removal
from its two support brackets so that when the two inch diameter wooden or
rubber rollers wear they can be replaced.  Axle removal is frequently
difficult because the "axle" is jammed in place with either rust or dirt, 
or
the support brackets are misaligned.  Of the two decks whose axle I've
worked on, I had to persuade them with a ball peen hammer.

Steve Naugler

----- Original Message -----
From: <smlind mail tds net>
To: elec-trak <elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 1999 7:21 PM
Subject: (ET) Mower Roller Axle


> Ken,
>
> The rear axle on my New Idea mower deck is held captive by a sleeve at
> each end that is welded to the deck. The ends of these sleeves have been
> pressed slightly (crimped) to hold the rod in place. It appears it would
> be a chore to remove the axle.
>
> Scott
>