OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions On Ride On Mowers Questions on Greenfield Ride On Mower Frames Greenfield Blade Carrier Bent . . .

Hi All,

First of all, thanks for running and participating in this site. I have a Greenfield 14.5/32 Evo Fastcut that needs some TLC and I couldn't have done half of what I have so far except for the info that I found on the Outdoor King site to guide me . . . an amazing resource, Thanks!!!

My problem is that I accidently ran over a kerb while mowing and bent not only one of the blades but also bent the carrier plate pretty good so I need to straighten it. Pictures at bottom. Using info I found here I now know how the deck assembly goes together and comes apart. I have the blade belt pulley removed but I'm looking for the easiest way to remove the blade carrier so I can put it in a press and straighten it.

So . . . does anyone know of a way to drop the blade carrier/spindle from the deck without removing the deck from the mower? I could remove the deck but it would be a lot simpler if I can do it with the deck in place.

How much force is required to press the spindle/plate out of the bearing assembly? Will it help if I undo the 4 bolts holding the spindle housing to the deck? Is there a better way to do this?

Any suggestions would be appreciated as this happened when I had just started to mow so I still have an acre of shaggy lawn getting shaggier until I can get this fixed!

As a contribution I can offer up a good quality PDF of the owner's manual for Greenfield Fastcut 34 (15.5 to 25hp) and Fastcut 32 (13 to 18hp) if it will help anyone. Does the site have a reference library? (I'm still looking around and haven't found everything yet . . . need to cut my grass first! 8-( )

Thanks in advance . . .

Larry@Witzend!

The offender . . .