MAINTENANCE

HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS

If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows.

Front Wheel

1.Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 29).

2.Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter pin apart to keep the front wheel on the spindle.

3.If your model has hub caps, install the hub caps. Make sure the washer hold the hub caps in place.

Rear Wheel

1.Install the washers and spacer onto the axle as shown in Figure 30.

2.Mount the square key in the key slot (See Figure 30).

3.Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor. Align the slot in the rear wheel with the square key. Slide the rear wheel on the axle.

4.Fasten the rear wheel with washer and e-ring .

5.If your model has hub caps, install the hub caps. Make sure the washer hold the hub caps in place.

Cotter Pin

Hub Cap

Washer

Washer

Spindle

Valve Stem

Front Wheel

Figure 29

Rear Wheel

Square Key

 

 

Key Slot

 

Washer

 

Axle

 

Spacer

Hub Cap

 

Washer

 

E-Ring

 

Valve Stem

Figure 30

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Murray 387004x48A manual HOW to Install the Wheels, Front Wheel