Great Dane GDRZ52-25KAE Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing, Servicing Caster Spindle Bearings

SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES

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2. Remove dust cover (A) from top of spindle.

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3.Remove locknut (A), capscrew (B) and wheel assembly

(C).

4.Remove spacers (D), seals (E) and bearings and bearing races (F) from wheel.

5.Clean and inspect bearings (F) and pack with clean grease. Replace bearings with races as needed.

6.Install bearings and races (F) and new seals (E).

7.Install wheel assembly (C), two spacers (D), capscrew

(B) and locknut (A). Tighten locknut until rolling resistance is felt.

Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing

NOTE: Adjustment required only if the front caster wheel shimmies during travel.

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

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3.Remove cotter pin (B).

4.Turn castle nut (C) 1/4 turn clockwise.

5.Install a new cotter pin. Do not loosen the castle nut to align cotter pin hole, tighten to align.

6.Replace dust cover.

7.Test machine to determine if shimmy is still present. Repeat adjustment as necessary.

Servicing Caster Spindle Bearings

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2.Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.

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