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Replacing Countax Cutter Deck Bearings?

Hi. I am in the process of replacing the leading (front) bearings on the cutter deck of my Countax ride on mower. So far I have removed the top cover, front belt pulley wheel and the blade. How do I now actually remove the spindle and bearings (which are completely solid)? Any thoughts would be welcome

Andy
July 2008

Countax Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers Countax Cutter Deck

Not on all models I have a Westwood t1800 42" deck which shares parts with countax. The top bearing can be replaced but bottom bearing appears to be retained by a ridge which is part of the housing, it's not a clip, had to purchase bearing housing complete

Markt
March 2025

This is cobblers - the bearings can easily be knocked out of the housing and replaced with new - and these are cheap.

No need to replace the whole assy - this guy must get a rake-off from Countax!"

AS

AS
June 2015

The spindle is retained by 3 or 4 bolts (depending on model) from underneath.

There is every chance they will shear off when you try to unscrew them, but the spindle has to be replaced as an assembly anyway, so not a problem - but you will need some new bolts. Bearing replacement is a machine shop job.

phil_saunders@bigfoot.com

Phil Saunders
July 2008