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IRECTION 2392751-100, REVISION 3VIVID™ 4 SERVICE MANUAL
8-108 Section 8-6 - Lower Section Components Replacement
8-6-9-4 Front Wheel Removal - Procedure 2
WARNING: When performing this procedure, the machine must be safely supported on two 
wooden blocks (or on a jack capable of supporting the weight of the machine). Do not lean on 
the machine, or leave it unattended without support, when the wheels have been removed. 
Always remove and replace one wheel at a time, before attempting to remove the second wheel.
Note: Before you begin, make sure you are working on a flat surface with the wheels facing the front 
and the brake in the left (locked) position, preventing movement.
1) Remove the Vivid™ 4 front cover, as described in the Front Cover Removal Procedure on page 8 - 5.
2) Remove the locking washer, located on the black wheel position bar, and lift the wheel position bar.
3) Using a flat screwdriver, push up and release the locking spring washer located in the center of the 
transverse arm (wheel position bar), as shown in Figure 8-94 on page 8-107. 
4.) Release the locking spring washer from the underside of each end of the transverse arm, as shown 
in Figure 8-96 below.
Figure 8-96 Releasing the Spring Washer from the End of the Transverse Arm
5.) Lifting the transverse arm upwards, unhook it from the central locking pin located above the brake 
pedal and remove it completely. Refer to Figure 8-97 on page 8-109.