MAINTENANCE

Outrigger Single Wheel. (From Serial No. 73.)

Fig.29

Taper Roller Axles should be checked every 12 months. To remove the Wheel Axle Assembly :

Fig.29

Raise the wheel, put a Jack under the frame on 7-Gang, and under a Tie-rod mount on 9 and 11 Gang Mowers.

Remove the Wheel.

Remove Dust Cap, Cotter Pin, and Adjusting Nut.

Pull the Hub, Bearings and Seal off the Axle.

Clean and inspect the Bearings. If there are signs of wear or damage, replace the Cups and Cones as assemblies.

Pack Bearings and Hub with grease. Fit new Seal.

Fit Hub Assembly, Washer, and Adjusting Nut onto the Axle.

Tighten the Adjusting Nut, while turning the Hub, until it is difficult to turn, then back-off the Nut ¼ turn and fit the Cotter pin. Pack the Dust Cap with grease and tap into place.

Fit the Wheel. Torque wheel Nuts to 90 ft/lb.

NOTE

Outrigger Wheel Service Kit is available.

Contains : Bearings, Seal, Dust Cap and Cotter Pin. Part Number MW 90001.

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Fig.29 Single Outrigger Wheel

Dual Outrigger Wheels.

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Raise Wheels to transport position.

Remove Lock Collars and Inner and Outer Wheels.

Remove Axle Retaining Cotter Pin and pull the Axle out of the Frame Tube.

Replace the Wheel Rims and Bearings as assemblies. Re-assemble in reverse order.

Fig.30 Dual Outrigger Wheels

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Kenmore 3, 11, 5, 7, 9 manual Outrigger Single Wheel. From Serial No, Single Outrigger Wheel Dual Outrigger Wheels