newby 3 #1 Posted June 12, 2023 have deck no. 0542ms05 has greasable bearings got the nuts off how to remove pulleys and replace bearings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 640 #2 Posted June 12, 2023 I remove the blades and grease fittings and set my deck on stands or blocks and then loosen the top nut about all the way. I keep the nut covering the threads and top of the shaft then I get a block of wood and set it on the nut and hit it with a large hammer, 32oz. My pulleys are held in place by the nut so the shaft should just drive out the bottom. I then remove the spindle and the bottom split ring and drive the bearings out of the ends through the spindle with a drift. The spindle has a sleeve between the bearings which can be moved to the side to drive out the bearings. The bearings are a popular bearing so you should be able to find them local. "Greasy Pete" is a great resource here and he should be along shortly to explain how to get those bearings to last. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 640 #3 Posted June 12, 2023 I forgot to add that once the shaft moves that the nut needs to be removed. Most will figure this out but.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,133 #4 Posted June 12, 2023 @newby here you go , drop down to the 11 th . reply showing you what I do , nail pullers used . for easy , damage free pulley removal , also reccomend lucas grease , extra hd , marine , or red . hi temp 550 + lubricant is what you want , those bearings are easy to clean out and repack , remove the bearing side rubber seal , carefully , small putty knife or pocket screwdriver , wipe out original grease , carb cleaner flush and repack / install seal . pay attention to disasambley . also do the muel drive bearings . wait for you to catch up , for more awnswers. pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,921 #5 Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) Use either of the methods mentioned above. But spray them with your favorite penetrating oil a couple of times a day for several days or weeks. Remember they have had a lot of years to rust in place. Praying doesn't hurt! Then try to remove them. Don't use a 3 jaw puller to clamp on the outside of the pulley, you will destroy them. if the wonder bar doesn't work, you may be able to get a bearing separator under the pulley and them mount your puller to the separator. Many auto supplies load pullers as part of they loaner tools. Edited June 13, 2023 by oliver2-44 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newby 3 #7 Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) thanks to all very helpful will give it a try. the bottom pulley on center drive is bad anybody know where i can order one ? just noticed all the pulley are bad . any buddy have a suggestion were to buy or what i can use for pulleys. Edited June 13, 2023 by newby more problems than i thought. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newby 3 #8 Posted June 26, 2023 every thing is working fine thanks to all for help 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
