SERVICE
Service Tires
Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels
1. Park machine safely.
2. Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under operator foot pad,
placing blocking under the side where tire is being removed.
3. Remove the 4 wheel lug nuts.
4. Remove wheel.
Removing:
Installing:
1. Install wheel with valve stem facing out.
2. Install and tighten wheel lug nuts until seated in the rim.
3. Torque rear wheel lug nuts to 75 lb-ft. in a cross pattern until value is reached.
4. Lower machine.
Checking Tire Pressure
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim is possible
when serviced incorrectly:
Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and
experience to perform the job.
Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
Do not weld or heat a tire and rim assembly. Heat can cause an
increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the rim.
Do not stand in front or over the tire and rim when inflating.
Use a Clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
1. Check tires for damage.
2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.
3. Add or release air as necessary.
Recommended pressures: Rear tire:
20 PSI - MAXIMUM 28 PSI
Front tire:
40 PSI - MAXIMUM 46 PSI
Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
Removing:
1. Park machine safely.
2. Lift front of machine with a safe lifting device. Use jackstands.
3. Loosen and remove locknut and axle bolt from caster fork.
4. Slide wheel out of fork.
Installing:
1. Slide replacement wheel into caster fork.
2. Install axle bolt and locknut.
3. Tighten locknut until wheel develops slight rolling resistance.
4. Lower machine.
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