4040 pto

[splitcanoe 0]

hi, the front pto is missing the snap ring to hold bearing in place. it is aprox. 2 7/8 in. od. any one have a part no. so i can order one. also i am rebuilding the 60 in. mower deck and need the part no. for the deck belt that runs to each spindle. are the spindles designed to have end play? mine has about 1/8 in end play. thank you. i think the club and advice is just super, have used site in past, just now signed up. splitcanoe

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On the main page http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/portal_content.asp in the upper right hand column in the Search for Manuals at Simplicity Mfg. box where it says MFG NO: type in 990705 and down load the operators and parts manuals. The parts manual has a blow up of the front P.T.O and parts numbers. MFG# 990698 60" Rotary Mower P.T.O. Belt# 1657044 Length 93.1" Type HA Arbor Drive Belt# 2172444 Length 116.1" type HA Blade# 2172741A Qty 3 Please go to your profile and fill in the required info correctly. I don't believe your 5 years old. Article III Membership Membership shall be open to interested individuals age thirteen years or older holding a valid e-mail address, and who assent and adhere to the terms and rules for membership stated herein. Every membership must include the individuals actual name and address. No individual shall register or hold more than one membership; register under or via a fictitious name, or hold more than one user-name. Our rules State that the registration form be filled out completely and honestly. We have over 2200 registered members and over 700 paying members and they all have to meet the same requirements. One letter answers are not acceptable nor allowed. Because of the personnel interaction and dealings amongst club members anonymity is not an option. The information is in an area only available to members. If this is not done you account will be locked. All Fields marked with Red * are required * User Name: * Date/Time Adjust: * First Name: * Last Name: * City: * State: * Country: * Age: * Zip Code: * Category: Thank You

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[D-17_Dave 12]

The spindles on these decks have an enormous rotating mass and are not as tight as some others. A little end play is OK but there are some things to consider. The spidles should be shimmed properly so each blade is the same height for a proper cut. Ther is supposed to be a small spring below the lower bearing to help add a load against the thrust bearings on the top of the assembly. Grass and debris will clog this spring, and some times they get tossed when serviced. But they need to be there. Also these spindles were made to be greased regularly. They should have no side play. Take a look at the manuals Maynard directed you to. These contain tons of info on these tractors.

[old_nodaker 0]

The snap ring should be available from any parts store. I had the same question about the end play in the spindles, mine has up to 3/16". Pulled one of the spindles apart to see what it was like. In case you haven't, the spindle is encased in roller bearings, (I'd actually call them needle bearings) and the spindle itself is the inner race so to speak. That allows for the end play. The parts manual shows the spring at the bottom and the thrust washer at the top, but without a new one in front of me I couldn't tell if mine were good or bad so just re-assembled it and have been using it as is. As mentioned, I think plenty of grease would be important here.

[splitcanoe 0]

thanks for the info. i have gotten new bearings and seals fron local co. going to need the springs as mine only had 1 spindle with it in. the mower manual is going to be a big help as i didn't have that one.i want to clean up the deck and paint the underside before i reassemble.