Textron JACOBSEN GP400, Technical/Repair Manual

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9-24 4252490-Rev A
ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
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Rear Wheel and Steering Axle—2WD
Units (Gasoline)
Removal and Installation
See Figures 9-53 and 9-54.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
Figure 9-53
2. Loosen, but do not remove, four mounting bolts (1).
!
WARNING
IMPORTANT
It is important to lift and support the machine, or the
machine will move.
3. Raise and support rear of machine with jackstands.
Figure 9-54
4. Loosen, but do not remove, axle nuts (4).
5. Remove wheel and axle assembly (6) from steering
yoke (5).
6. Remove four mounting bolts (1) and remove wheel
(2) from axle (3).
7. Inspect tread area for tears or other damage.
8. Replace tire if damage is excessive.
Installation Notes
• Inspect and clean any rust from wheel hub or wheel
mounting area.
• Install wheel by reversing the order of removal.
• Tighten mounting bolts (1) to 55–63 lb-ft ( 75–85 N·m)
using an alternating pattern.
• Set tire pressure to 10 psi (0.70 bar).
• Support the machine using properly rated
jackstands. Never work under a machine
supported only by a jack.
• Do not use wood or concrete blocks to
support the machine. Failure to properly
support the machine may result in death or
serious injury.
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TN3974
TN3803
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