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Spindle issue- Hustler zero turn
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:35 pm
So had to replace spindle kn my mower… when I put the new one on, it has about 1/2 in of “give”, up and down.
Not sure what’s up…. Blade is tight as it goes, and not on top of belt pulley, is tight as it goes.
Any idea? I’m lost
Not sure what’s up…. Blade is tight as it goes, and not on top of belt pulley, is tight as it goes.
Any idea? I’m lost
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Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:37 pm to xBirdx
How was the play on the old spindle?
I'd call the local repair shop and ask a mechanic.
I'd call the local repair shop and ask a mechanic.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:38 pm to ItzMe1972
There was none.. or want before it broke.
The other 2 have no play.
Blades line up when I pull the spindle from the top, taking out the play that’s in it.
The other 2 have no play.
Blades line up when I pull the spindle from the top, taking out the play that’s in it.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:40 pm to xBirdx
Next question is where did you buy the spindle?
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:49 pm to ItzMe1972
Same shop I bought my mower. Gave them model number, etc.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:50 pm to xBirdx
I just replaced the spindles on my mower, there should be no play in the blade/bolt in a new spindle.
Unless your deck is weak/broken, sounds like you may have gotten a bad product.
Unless your deck is weak/broken, sounds like you may have gotten a bad product.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 7:55 pm to LSUtigerME
And to make it even better.. I can’t get the bolt off the top now.
It just spins the bolt that holds the blade opposite into the blade comes off.
It’s like it’s defying physics… I’m stumped.
And I’m no mechanic, but my brother is handy and has really been doing the hard work. He can’t figure it out either
It just spins the bolt that holds the blade opposite into the blade comes off.
It’s like it’s defying physics… I’m stumped.
And I’m no mechanic, but my brother is handy and has really been doing the hard work. He can’t figure it out either
Posted on 9/8/25 at 8:14 pm to xBirdx
whats the make & model? A parts diagram may show a spacer or washer thats missing but every spindle i have replaced just bolted to the deck w 3 or 4 bolts.
Posted on 9/8/25 at 8:30 pm to LSUtigerME
Was there a flower or something that goes in it?
Posted on 9/8/25 at 11:11 pm to xBirdx
Pulley is upside down and keyway likely not aligned.
Best guess
Best guess
Posted on 9/10/25 at 9:49 pm to xBirdx
Is there by chance a grease fitting on it? May need to pack it with grease….
Posted on 9/10/25 at 11:01 pm to xBirdx
Missing the spacer most likely. Was there a little gold colored ring that came in the box with the spindle?
Posted on 9/12/25 at 6:56 am to Crappieman
So apparently there was a spacer that I missed when disassembling .
Guess I shouldn’t have jumped in to it prematurely
Guess I shouldn’t have jumped in to it prematurely
Posted on 9/15/25 at 3:16 pm to xBirdx
Glad you got it fixed…I was wondering about this myself.
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