Section 5 - Maintaining the Mower
Page 5-18
Tires
There are 3 tire mounting configurations that
can be used on the mower. See the Table for
Tire Mounting Configurations:
Note: The center deck tires must all be
the same type.
Note: Do not use automotive tires and
rims.
Note: It is recommended to have the
tires mounted by a trained tire
technician.
Laminated Tires
Note: It is recommended to have the
tires mounted by a tire technician.
- Mount the wheels so that the
curvature of the laminated sections lay
with the ground when mounted on the
wheel hub. (See figure)
- Place the flat side of the lug nut
against the wheel rim. Torque to 75 lbf
(101 Nm).
- Do not transport the mower on
roadways for long distances with
laminated tires.
- Transport speed for laminated tires
should not exceed 15 mph (24 kmh).
Excessive speed can cause damage
to the machine and tire sections.
- Do not attempt to repair the tires. If
they are damaged, discard them and
mount new tire assemblies.
- When replacing the tires, refer to the
Specification Section for the size and
type of tire.
Center Section Wing Section
Aircraft
(Air or Foam Filled)
Aircraft
(Air or Foam Filled)
Aircraft
(Air or Foam Filled)
Laminated
Laminated Laminated
Tire Mounting Configurations
Laminated Tire Mounting
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