WHEEL REMOVAL
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l Do not attempt to remove a wheel unless the lawn tractor is on firm and
level ground.
l Do not attempt to remove or replace a tire, unless you have the equipment
and knowledge to do so properly.
Block the wheels securely.
Front Wheel
1. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the 19 mm nut one turn.
2. Jack up the front of the lawn tractor and remove the 19 mm nut,
washer, and front wheel.
3. Install the front wheel in the reverse order of removal.
4. Tighten the 19 mm nut to the lower specified torque.
FRONT WHEEL NUT TORQUE: 53.9 - 63.7 N-m (5.5 - 6.5 kg-m, 40 - 47 ft-lb)
5. Align the nut to the next possible cotter pin hole while tightening the
nut just beyond the lower specified torque. Install a new cotter pin and
bend the ends as shown.
Rear Wheel
1. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the 19 mm nut one turn.
2. Jack up the rear of the riding mower and remove the 19 mm nut,
washer, and rear wheel.
3. Apply a thin coat of grease to the axle (splined portion) before installing
the rear wheel.
4. Install the rear wheel in the reverse order of removal.
5. Tighten the 19 mm nut to the lower specified torque.
REAR WHEEL NUT TORQUE: 53.9 - 63.7 N-m (5.5 - 6.5 kg-m, 40 - 47 ft-lb)
6. Align the nut to the next possible cotter pin hole while tightening the
nut just beyond the lower specified torque. Install a new cotter pin and
bend the ends as shown.
NOTE: Do not align the cotter pin holes in a position where the wheel nut
torque is less than the specified torque.
[JACK POINTS1 Rear
FLAT WASHER
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