Exmark M216KASPC manual Storage, Servicing the Wheels, Removing the Wheels, Assembling the Wheels

3.Loosen the cable clamp screw until the cable conduit slides (Fig. 36).

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		Figure 36
1.	Spring	3. Cable conduit
2.	Cable clamp screw

4.Pull the cable to remove the slack, but do not put tension on the spring.

5.Tighten the screw to lock the adjustment in place.

6.Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Servicing the Wheels

Removing the Wheels

1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 9).

3.Remove the cap screw, the wheel spacer, and the locknut mounting the wheel to the pivot arm (Fig. 37).

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				Figure 37
1.	Locknuts			6.	Plastic cover (rear wheels
2.	Wheel spacer				only)
				7.	Lug
3.	Bearing/hub assembly
				8.	Bearing (2)
4.	Bearing spacer
				9.	Cap screw
5.	Wheel half

4.Separate the wheel halves from the tire by removing 4 cap screws and 4 locknuts (Fig. 37).

Note: If you remove the bearings from the bearing/hub assembly, remove them by pressing on the bearing spacer (Fig. 37).

Assembling the Wheels

1.Position the tire onto one wheel half, aligning the lugs on each (Fig. 37).

2.Place the bearing/hub assembly into the center hole of the wheel half. Ensure that the legs of the hub are positioned over the flange of the hole (Fig. 37).

3.Place the other wheel half onto the bearing/hub assembly, aligning the wheel and the tire lugs and the mounting holes (Fig. 37).

4.Using 2 fully threaded screws or bolts (1/4±20 x

1.50 in.) and non-locking nuts, loosely secure the wheel halves together. Mount the screws or bolts in the opposing holes (Fig. 37).

5.Check the alignment of all parts and tighten the screws, alternating from side to side for a uniform fit, until the wheel halves are drawn together (Fig. 37).

6.Install the 2 cap screws and 2 locknuts previously removed in the remaining holes in the wheel halves and tighten. Remove the 2 long screws or bolts and replace them with 2 cap screws and 2 locknuts (Fig. 37).

7.Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the cap screws, a spacer, and a locknut. Ensure that the spacer is positioned between the wheel hub and the pivot arm (Fig. 37).

8.Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Storage

To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance on page 14.

Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected.

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