Scag spindle replacement

Cast iron Scag spindle replacement. #scag #lawncare #lawncarebusiness #lawnmaintenance #lawntok #kawasaki #mowermaintenance #mower

[@lowered_jetty]

I now know how to change a spindle on a scag thanks to this very helpful video. Thank you!

[@joedematteo5163]

Right to the point explanation and video. Awesome. I've changed one spindle on our turf tiger. It did not come off so easy, was a 2002 model. We literally had to torch it off. I really hope our 2019 model comes apart that easy blade brothers!

[@Brotherslawn23]

I appreciate that. I have some tricks for the old stuck spindles, I just couldn’t use them on these warranty spindles.

[@LS3438]

Run you a small flat head on the cut of the taper lock to widen it and it’ll slide off easier . Good job 👍🏻

[@jayhaynes4668]

Bro that was impressive the speed and efficiency

[@Brotherslawn23]

Thanks it’s been a little while since I’ve had to do one.

[@jayhaynes4668]

@@Brotherslawn23 I have to do 3 myself but this has given me a little more confidence

[@jayhaynes4668]

Also how many pumps of grease did you do for the new spindles

[@Brotherslawn23]

@@jayhaynes4668 just nuts and bolts my friend.

[@Brotherslawn23]

@@jayhaynes4668 I check the “pop off “ or over flow valve and when it starts to come out I stop.

[@brianbroerman8758]

Not sure if we have the same spindles but FWIW my 2022 Liberty Z had a couple spindles go bad with less than 40 hrs on the machine

[@Brotherslawn23]

They are aluminum non grease able. That’s sad I’m not sure what’s with scags quality control lately

[@tccurtis2932]

I had to change the middle one on mine at 1200 hrs. Not as easy. That damn thing might as well been welded on.

[@Brotherslawn23]

If you have a big enough air hammer get the bolts loose and drive the spindle out out of the hub, I drive the pulley off as seen in the video, but if the hub is froze to the spindle just drive the spindle through it.