Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)

Removing

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

2. The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports.

   • Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
   • Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and block wheels before servicing.
   
   

   Place jack stands under frame, not under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting machine.

   Raise machine with a safe lifting device and lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports. Block wheels remaining on the ground to prevent machine movement.

3. 
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   Wheel may or may not have a cap (A) to remove when removing the wheel.

   Remove the wheel bolts (B).

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4. Remove the wheel assembly.

5. Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:

   • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
   
   

   Take wheel assembly to an authorized service dealer for repairs.

Installing

1. Apply multipurpose grease to spindle shaft before installing wheel assembly.

2. Install wheel assembly with valve stem to the outside.

3. Tighten wheel bolts evenly in alternating sequence until snug.

4. Lower machine completely to the ground.

5. Tighten wheel bolts to specifications.

   Wheel Bolts	Torque	88 N·m (65 lb-ft)