Hello all. Can anyone help with replacing the "Field Assembly W/Brake" or the bearing inside it? I own a 90s Grasshopper 721d2 and the clutch locked up bogging the motor today. After it cooled a little I got it running and also got the clutch in to engage the blades briefly so it still works. Upon further inspection I found the bearing has gone bad and several ball bearings are gone, the seal about blow out completely. I'd like to ask a few questions about disassembly.
#1-How do I get the bearing off? I can disassemble everything short of taking the clutch off the shaft. Appears to have a keyway on the shaft. I assume a gear puller is needed?
#2-Can I just replace the bearing or will I have to replace the entire assembly? It still works fine just the bearings bad.
Part #12 on parts manual (388872 Field Assembly W/Brake). Will post those asap.
Thanks in advance for any advice offered. I tried to post this in the Grasshopper forum but it would not let me due to post count. If a mod could move this to there it would be great. Thanks again.
#1-How do I get the bearing off? I can disassemble everything short of taking the clutch off the shaft. Appears to have a keyway on the shaft. I assume a gear puller is needed?
#2-Can I just replace the bearing or will I have to replace the entire assembly? It still works fine just the bearings bad.
Part #12 on parts manual (388872 Field Assembly W/Brake). Will post those asap.
Thanks in advance for any advice offered. I tried to post this in the Grasshopper forum but it would not let me due to post count. If a mod could move this to there it would be great. Thanks again.