I'm needing to replace 3 spindles on my Freedom Z 48" deck and inspect closely for wear. I haven't seen any deck removal threads for the Freedom Z. How straight forward is deck removal? These days I thought everything is on You Tube, which I seldom use and maybe the reason I'm struggling a bit. I didn't see a video. Are there 6 attaching points that need to be removed to drop the deck for removal?
Here's the parts manual.
This should help.
The deck will need to be supported by 2x4 or 4x4. You will need some slack in the chain deck hangers. Remove the chains at the attachment points.
You may be able to replace the spindles without removing the deck.
I have the correct manuals and have studied them extensively. There's a support bracket that's attached along with the center spindle hardware that if the deck isn't removed it would be a difficult alignment for correct attachment.
I'm thinking removing the upper chain bolts (4) and then the 2 push arm bolts, 1 each side at the rear lower each side of the deck, lowering the deck onto a 4-wheel dolly with the Freedom Z lifted on 4 stands. Roll the dolly out from under the chassis, replace spindles and roll back and hang the deck again confirming heights etc.
If a video existed, I'd be thrilled! My searches haven't come up with one, but I don't spend much time searching You Tube.
