The 38" deck on my H2013 caused the tractor to stall. I removed the deck and found the blade shafts were hard to turn, probably bad bearings. I notice there are two bearings for each blade shaft, an upper and lower... Why are there two different part numbers for bearing that seem to have the same dimensions, 20mm x 47mm x 14mm? Can I use generic bearings (type 6204) to replace both upper and lower shaft bearings?
Thanks
Thanks again to those who answered my questions about bearings. I went ahead and ordered a generic set and replaced top and bottom bearings of both blade spindles. Watching a couple of Youtube videos helped as did the exploded parts view of the assembly. Here are the basic steps I followed:
Removal of shaft bearings on Honda 38" mower deck (H2013 lawn tractor)
1- From top of deck remove splined blade spindle pulleys (may be optional)
2- From underside of deck remove blade bolt and blade assembly
3- From underside of deck remove splined blade holder
4- Drive splined spindle out of bearing housing toward pulley side of deck
5- Remove bearings and spacer from spindle housing
Because the spindle is flanged at the top, it can only be removed from one side. Removal of the pulleys from the spindles and removal of the spindle housings from the deck was not required, but the pulleys were removed to facilitate parts cleaning. Separating parts was difficult due to some rusting together of spindle and bearings, and spindle and blade holder. I needed to use an impact driver, penetrating oil, heat (propane torch), a gear puller, a hammer, a chisel or drift pin, and patience. After cleaning up the spindles I lightly coated them with grease before reassembly. I used a large ratchet wrench socket the same OD as the new bearings to drive them into the spindle housing. After reassembly, the spindles now turn freely!