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MAINTENANCE
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TIRE PRESSURE
Caution must be used when inflating a low tire to recommended pressure. Over inflating can cause tires to
explode. Front and rear tires and castor wheel should be 20 psi (1.4bar) maximum. Improper inflation will re-
duce tire life considerably.
WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE
REAR WHEELS
1. Set park brake. Turn machine off and remove key.
2. Block one of the other wheels.
3. Loosen nuts slightly on wheel to be removed.
4. Jack up machine being careful not to damage underside of machine.
5. Remove nuts, remove wheel.
5. Place new wheel on hub lining up bolt holes.
6. Torque nuts to 64-74 ft/lb (87-100Nm) using a cross pattern. Retorque after first 10 hours and every 200
hours thereafter.
7. Lower machine to ground and remove blocks and jack.
FRONT WHEEL
1. Set park brake. Turn machine off and remove key.
2. Block one of the other wheels.
3. Remove cotter pins from each end of the axle.
4. Remove axle nuts, machine bushings and axle locks.
5. Jack up front of machine being careful not to damage underside of machine.
6. Wheel and axle will come out of slots in the u-bracket, pull wheel forward.
7. Place new wheel on hub lining up bolt holes.
8. Torque nuts to 64-74 ft/lb (87-100Nm) using a cross pattern. Retorque after first 10 hours and every 200
hours thereafter.
9. Place wheel back on front fork. Tighten all bolts.
10. Lower machine to ground and remove blocks and jack.
ENGINE OIL
Change and add oil according to charts below. Do not overfill. Use a high quality detergent oil. For Kohler
engine use oil classified “For Service SG or SH”.
SAE Viscosity Grades CH25
Starting Temperature Range Anticipated Before Next Oil Change