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Put some 2 inch wheel spacers on the 702 and was able to put the fenders and toolbox back on

If I have to remove and disassemble a spindle, believe me it is getting new bearings. Pretty cheap insurance. At one time the bearings were coming with cheap grease, that is long gone and if you use electric motor grade bearings, those have pretty good lube spec. No need to pop the seal etc. (actually most folks tweak the seals and they just don't seal as good as when new), grease is important but keeping out water and dust is upmost. I have not seen a mower deck bearing fail because of the grease but many are contamination related. String, twine, and mono-filament are mostly what I seen takes out the seal and bang bearing is filled with dirt. I have been running sealed bearing in mower decks for several years and no issues. Think about it, the mule drive bearings are sealed and some i have are 40 years young. If your deck needs bearings and you have issues with getting down to service them.....go with sealed bearings. they will run along time.

It can be quite cold on the floor. what were we talking about?

Being 80 I have learned to plan my work, once on the floor do EVERYTHING while you are down there, if I can remember why I got down there in thre first place.

That's where all tractors die. Either that or the farthest spot away from the tent at the tractor show!

In the short term, a primer bulb will help greatly. They certainly save batteries and starters when the fuel tank is that far back. I like my electric pumps, but I keep a couple primer bulbs on hand as well. The cheaper electric pumps can croak on you at the worst possible time... Facet low pressure (1-2 psi) electric pumps are best but they are expensive.