Recent content by GearHead36

Duh... my mistake. For some reason, when you mentioned tapered bearings, I was thinking, steering knuckle bearings. You said "spindle", but it didn't register until I saw the photo you posted. Yes, those spindle nuts are really tight. I had to run my air pressure high to get my impact wrench to...

Z-Force manual... thanks. 90 ft-lbs? That seems like a lot. Do you mean 90 in-lbs? Every torque spec I've seen on this mower is spec'ed in in-lbs.

I was looking over the owner's manual, and found some of these sections. I don't remember seeing them before. I guess I should read the manual better. :) I didn't see anything on transmission removal, or spindle bearing repair. The spindle bearings look pretty simple. The transmissions... I hope...

I have pretty good mechanical knowledge, too. I've removed a Ford 289 and rebuilt it (ok, my dad and I did it). But that doesn't stop me from taking apart things I don't need to when doing something new. I can always do a job the 2nd time MUCH faster than the first. I'll consult a manual if I...

Thanks, but the service manual for my mower is not there.

Just picked up a Pro Z 100 for cheap, but it needs a few things. It's been "rode hard, and put away wet", so I want to do some fairly invasive disassembly (like engine & deck removal), but I can't find a service manual. I found an owner's manual, engine owner's manual, and an illustrated parts...