Medium
30-60 minutes
This replacement spindle and pulley assembly is a high quality item sourced directly from the original equipment manufacturer. It is specially designed for use with riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors. This assembly consists of durable metal parts and it is sold individually. It is the part that the mower blade and the deck belt that drives it are attached to, depending on your model it may utilize two or three of these items on the deck. Please note that the mounting holes on spindle housing are not threaded, bolts to secure the housing to the deck are self tapping.
Spdl Asm-pulley & 918-04865A
OEM part for: MTD, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt
Part Number: 918-04865A
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This Spdl Asm-pulley & will fit the following 124 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 618-04865A, 918-04865AS, 918-04636, 918-04636A
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July 13, 2023
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I did no complete the repair but it was done by a friend and no problems were encountered
Arrived promptly and fit fine. Job done. thank you
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July 7, 2023
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July 14, 2021
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Fit right in place, high quality part.
High quality part, arrived in great shape. Cut the grass and the bearings were smooth and quiet.
Charles -
March 3, 2020
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Great!!!!
Part fit as it should, easy to install.
Thank you everything went well
Will order again as needed
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August 15, 2019
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Great part
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July 13, 2019
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Easy repair
The part was in great condition and fit perfect
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Broken spindle case and shredded belt
john - June 4, 2016
👍 6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Removed blade
Removed spindle
Removed belt guides
Replaced belt
Replaced spindle
Installed blade
Removed spindle
Removed belt guides
Replaced belt
Replaced spindle
Installed blade
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Broken spindle pulley.
Donald - June 28, 2021
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
1. Removed deck from lawn tractor by taking off associated cotter pins.
2. Removed broken spindle pulley.
3. Replaced with new spindle pulley.
4. Replaced adjustment gear.
5. Replaced deck by inserting cotter pins into the associated connections.
2. Removed broken spindle pulley.
3. Replaced with new spindle pulley.
4. Replaced adjustment gear.
5. Replaced deck by inserting cotter pins into the associated connections.
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Blade spindles failed causing belt and brake pad failure also.
Robert - October 26, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
1. Removed mower deck from lawnmower.
2. Removed both old mower blade assemblies, both old brake pad assemblies and old blade drive belt.
3. Installed both new mower blade assemblies, both new brake pad assemblies and new blade drive belt.
4. Both mower blades were sharpen and balanced before they were installed on mower deck assy.
5. Installed mower deck assy. back on lawnmower.
2. Removed both old mower blade assemblies, both old brake pad assemblies and old blade drive belt.
3. Installed both new mower blade assemblies, both new brake pad assemblies and new blade drive belt.
4. Both mower blades were sharpen and balanced before they were installed on mower deck assy.
5. Installed mower deck assy. back on lawnmower.
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Blew a bearing on the cutting blade spindle.
Ronald - May 21, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Dropped the deck, removed nuts/bolts, removed belt cover, blade, spindle,replaced with new spindle assy, belt cover, blade.
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Spindle assembly broke.
John - September 14, 2022
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Nutdriver, Universal blade stop, Rust inhibitor, tap and tap tool
Parts Used
1. Removed lawn deck
2. Removed old spindles and blades.
3. Set taps for original screw size on new spindles.
4. Installed new spindles on deck.
5. Replaced old blades with new mulching blades.
6. Reinstalled the mower deck to tractor.
2. Removed old spindles and blades.
3. Set taps for original screw size on new spindles.
4. Installed new spindles on deck.
5. Replaced old blades with new mulching blades.
6. Reinstalled the mower deck to tractor.
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the mounting holes were not taped out to bolt to the deck
thomas - May 24, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, 5/16 tap
Parts Used
had to take it to a repair shop and have the holes taped out
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Bearings went out of old spindle assembly
Charles - March 2, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Put the mower up on blocks, removed the blades, and removed and replaced the Spindle assembly. Before putting on the new spindle assembly, replaced the brake deck assembly. Put on new blades. Works great.
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berings went out
Nickolas - July 8, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
removed mower deck (hardest part of repair) , used wood block to jam and remove blade, removed broken spindle, new spindel bolted in place (4 self tapping bolts),noticed other spindle about to go out, ordered replacement, replaced 2sd spindle, made sure belt was routed correctly, replaced mower deck.
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Ball bearings froze couldn't cut grass.
Judy - July 11, 2017
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Took the blade/gear/ball bearing section off and replaced it.
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