Yard-Man Spindle

The Lawn Mower Spindle Assembly is an OEM part for MTD lawn mowers Located in the mower's lower deck, the spindle assembly connects the blade to the drive belt. This enables the mower to cut grass effectively. This assembly is comprised of an adapter and a spindle. It gets activated as a pulley spins the drive belt. While designed to withstand minor impacts, larger or harder objects may cause damage. Damage can lead to blade misalignment or detachment.

You should replace the spindle assembly if it becomes damaged due to impacts with rocks, roots, or other hard objects, or if it wears out over time from regular use. A faulty spindle assembly can lead to uneven cuts, excessive vibration, and potential damage to other mower components.

Symptoms of a bad spindle assembly include:

• Uneven or missed areas of grass during mowing
• Excessive vibration or wobbling of the mower deck
• Unusual noises such as grinding or squealing
• Blades not spinning properly or at all

This OEM part is compatible with various brands under MTD, including Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines, Bolens, and some Craftsman models.

This part is a replacement mandrel assembly. This is a genuine OEM part made by MTD and has been sourced directly from the manufacturer. This part can be used to replace a broken or defective mandrel assembly in a variety of lawn tractor models. The mandrel assembly attaches to the deck of the tractor and is what helps to rotate the blades. If this part is broken or faulty, the blades may not spin, thus it will need to be replaced as soon as possible. It's important when working on or near to any engine to make sure the equipment is powered off and completely cooled down before starting any repairs. For more accurate information on how and where to install this mandrel assembly, the appropriate owner's manual and equipment diagrams should be referred to. As an authentic replacement part, this mandrel assembly is suitable for use on several different models of lawn tractors manufactured by MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and other brands. Please This is a genuine part made of high-quality, durable materials and is sold individually.