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Craftsman mower 917.276022 robertnewman 09-28-2008
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Posted by on September 28, 2008, 6:32 pm


Four year old mower, have replaced the three mandrel assemblies once
each, now all three are making grinding noise again. The manual shows
two bearings, and I was thinking maybe I could replace the bearings
rather than replacing the entire mandrel assembly and save some money.
Do you feel this is a realistic alternative? Once I solve this
grinding problem, how do I prevent the bearings from failing again so
soon?
Maybe a different supplier mfg's a better bearing?
I probably could do a better job of cleaning the underside of the deck
after each use but still wonder if i can't protect the bearings from
moisture better than a 30 minute cleaning after each use. There has
to be a better way!!!

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Posted by dpb on September 28, 2008, 7:04 pm


robertnewman@shmaz.com wrote:
> Four year old mower, have replaced the three mandrel assemblies once
> each, now all three are making grinding noise again. The manual shows
> two bearings, and I was thinking maybe I could replace the bearings
> rather than replacing the entire mandrel assembly and save some money.
> Do you feel this is a realistic alternative? Once I solve this
> grinding problem, how do I prevent the bearings from failing again so
> soon?
> Maybe a different supplier mfg's a better bearing?

Probably yes to both as long as they don't use a non-standard bearing size.

> I probably could do a better job of cleaning the underside of the deck
> after each use but still wonder if i can't protect the bearings from
> moisture better than a 30 minute cleaning after each use. There has
> to be a better way!!!

Not at all likely that's making any difference at all -- if there's
anything other than just bearings failing that you're doing it might be
running belt tension too tight but even that would likely be a stretch.

Sounds like sorry bearings...

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Posted by Rudy on September 28, 2008, 9:02 pm


here are the bearings Part # 15
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/retrieveSubComponentPartsAction.action?diagramPageId=00010&componentDescription=MOWER%20DECK&documentId=P0409132&modelNumber=917276022&productCategoryId=1509200&brandId=0247&modelName=GARDEN%20TRACTOR&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list#partList


> The manual shows
> two bearings, and I was thinking maybe I could replace the bearings
> rather than replacing the entire mandrel assembly and save some money.
> Do you feel this is a realistic alternative?

Yes, but it seems that these bearings need maintenance..

>Once I solve this grinding problem, how do I prevent the bearings from
failing again so
> soon? > Maybe a different supplier mfg's a better bearing?

Friends have a Craftsman tractor/mower about 8 yrs old.. I KNOW they don t
ever do any maintenance..After first 3 winters of gelled gasoline/carb crud,
I convinced then to DRAIN their fuel at the end of season but thats it.
They wouldnt have any idea where/how the bearings worked..but still it runs
?

> I probably could do a better job of cleaning the underside of the deck
> after each use but still wonder if i can't protect the bearings from
> moisture better than a 30 minute cleaning after each use.

PACK the bearings with good quality grease before you install them. The
other replacement bearing/ mandrel sets may come DRY from the supplier.

>There has to be a better way!!!

I hope you find it..these things usually last for years w/o tinkering with
the bearings. I dont suppose there are any grease nipples anywhere down
there ??



Posted by dpb on September 29, 2008, 10:05 am


Rudy wrote:
...
> I hope you find it..these things usually last for years w/o tinkering with
> the bearings. I dont suppose there are any grease nipples anywhere down
> there ??

I would certainly expect anything of recent vintage (<20 yr, roughly) to
be fully sealed, but certainly if they aren't and aren't greased that
would explain a lot.

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Posted by Blattus Slafaly on September 29, 2008, 4:54 pm


robertnewman@shmaz.com wrote:
> Four year old mower, have replaced the three mandrel assemblies once
> each, now all three are making grinding noise again. The manual shows
> two bearings, and I was thinking maybe I could replace the bearings
> rather than replacing the entire mandrel assembly and save some money.
> Do you feel this is a realistic alternative? Once I solve this
> grinding problem, how do I prevent the bearings from failing again so
> soon?
> Maybe a different supplier mfg's a better bearing?
> I probably could do a better job of cleaning the underside of the deck
> after each use but still wonder if i can't protect the bearings from
> moisture better than a 30 minute cleaning after each use. There has
> to be a better way!!!

That's what I always do. Replace the bearings inside the mandrel. You'll
need a bearing press and a puller to remove the pulleys. Try to get
industrial grade bearings not commercial grade. You'll do it less often.

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Blattus Slafaly ? 3 :) 7/8

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