Dixon Spindle

This is a greaseable mandrel kit, also called a blade spindle assembly. It is the part of a riding lawnmower where the blade assembly fits. It's attached to the bottom of the engine with four self-tapping screws, which assure the stability of the spindle when the blades are turning. The mandrel assembly is a part of the riding mower that is intentionally meant to be the most breakable. This is by design, so the other, more expensive, more challenging to repair parts are spared. As a result, mandrels often need to be replaced. If you have to replace the mandrel, first take off the blade assembly and the mandrel cover. After removing the nut holding the pulley in place, remove the pulley. From there, it’s just a matter of unscrewing the four bolts holding the mandrel to the cutting deck. Replace the original mandrel with the new unit and walk back through the disassembly instructions. This is a genuine OEM part manufactured by Husqvarna and Poulan. The mandrel is also compatible with Ariens, Dixon, and Craftsman. This OEM part is sold individually.

This no grease mandrel assembly is the part that houses the shaft where the mower blade attaches. It is mounted to the deck of the mower by three bolts, which are sold separately. The mounting holes on the mandrel housing are not threaded, but the bolts used to secure the mandrel to the deck are self-tapping. If the lawnmower is no longer providing an even cut, there may be a problem with the mandrel assembly. A broken or damaged mandrel assembly can severely reduce the mower's cutting performance. Replace it as soon as possible. The mandrel shaft goes through the deck, and the pulleys are attached to them, then the belt that drives the mandrels is placed in the pulleys. A spacer must be installed under the pulley. Failing to use a spacer or installing it on top of the pulley will result in damage to the shaft and pulley. This mandrel assembly is compatible with Ariens, Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan, and Weed Eater lawn mower models. It is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer and is sold individually. The mandrel assembly includes a housing, shaft assembly, bearing, and nut only; the pulley/washer and blade bolt/washers are not included.