Re: (ET) Mower motor bearing replacement

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In a message dated 5/18/02 11:24:28 PM, tcoate coate org wrote:

<< want to change the bearings on a large style mower motor.  In order to 
do 
that, you need to pull off the flange gadget at the end of the shaft where 
the blade attaches.  Is there some trick that I'm missing in order to 
doing 
that?

I put a bearing separator under the flange and pulled about as hard as I 
dared with a good size puller.  the thing didn't budge at all.  Is there 
any sort of key down in the slot on the shaft that needs to come out 
first?  If so, how?  Or is it likely to be rust?  And if it is, is there 
anything I can do about that?
>>

hi folks, the problem may be that you're trying to pull and push on the 
blade 
flange at the same time.  you have to put a strong bolt into the flange 
hole 
where you'd normally bolt on the blade.  then by pushing on the bolt, and 
pulling on the blade flange, it should come off.  i've only seen this done 
with a press.  
    good luck, jon k albany, ny