How do I remove the spindle from the deck of a Craftsman mower.

The location of the deck pins on your Craftsman T1200 riding lawn mower may vary depending on the specific model and year of your mower. However, here are some general steps you can follow to identify the correct location of the deck pins:
1. Examine the deck and the mower: Look for any markings or labels on the deck that indicate the location of the deck pins. Some mowers may have a decal on the deck that shows the correct placement of the pins.
2. Check the owner's manual: Refer to your owner's manual for specific instructions on how to install the deck and where the pins should be located. The manual should have diagrams or pictures that show the correct placement of the deck pins.
3. Use trial and error: If you're unable to find any markings or instructions, you may need to use a process of elimination to identify the correct location for the deck pins. Try inserting the pins in different holes and check to see if the deck is level and secure. If not, try a different combination of holes until the deck is properly secured.
Keep in mind that it's important to ensure that the deck is properly installed and secured before operating the mower. If you're unsure about how to install the deck or where the pins should be located, it's best to consult a professional mechanic or contact Craftsman customer support for assistance.

On most you cant. Some are pressed in so on those you need a press to get them out. Usually the spindle assembly is not that much more than just the spindle...and since it's assembled you don't need to worry about bearings and grease either.

you either unbolt it or you take off the tires,there is no shield listed only the rear door,you access inside through the door,here is a diagram, http www searspartsdirect com craftsman walk behind lawn mower parts model...

Use a press, your local garage or engineering shop should help.

Sounds like you should remove the deck, flip it upside down and use the blade to hold the spindle while you remove the bolt. if its still too hard to remove, spray it with wd40 or liquid wrench and wait a while and try it again.

Richard:

Check your blades to see if they are balanced. They should sit level when you put them on an arbor, (something pointy that you can put in the hole in the blade that will not go all the way through the hole. If the blade is heavy on one side you can grind or file the heavy end of the blade (I sharpen the blades and the heavy side gets extra sharpening to remove the excess weight on that side). Also check the spindles that you bolt the blades to when you install the blades. make sure that there is no slop in the spindles... they must not wobble. If they wobble, you didn't keep them greased. You'll have to but new spindles... they're not hard to install.

First check to make sure you can turn each blade by hand, with the mower off. If neither blade spindle is frozen remove the deck and make sure all the pulleys move freely and function like they should. The cable should have been operating a spring loaded pulley arm that applied tension to the deck belt to make the blades function. Some times build up with block that from moving or rust will make it stick.

There is usually no easy way as the rope goes really tight, The best thing is to use an old bread knife with a wavy edge to cut it off.
The hardest thing is getting to it, if you are up to removing the deck and turning it over, that is the best way.

Put the blade back on the star on the shaft and tighten it down. Now you have some backup for the pulley nut. You may have to wedge a 2x4 between the blade and deck. THe EASIEST way is get an impact and zip it off. :-)

The first thing to check is your blades. If one is bent, it will never cut even. It happens a lot hitting roots, antbeds, etc. Mulching blades will bend easier than a straight blade. It's best to take them off and lay one on top of the other to see if they're bent.