HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
4181383 First Edition 5-39
5
Rear Wheel Motor
Removal and Installation
See Figure 5-39.
Figure 5-39
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-5.)
2. Remove rear wheel. (See “Rear Wheels” on
page 9-11.)
NOTES
• Label all hydraulic hoses before disconnecting to
ensure correct installation.
• Plug hydraulic hoses after disconnecting to prevent
the loss of hydraulic oil.
3. Remove cotter pin (8).
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CAUTION
4. Loosen, but do not remove, the castle nut (7).
5. Loosen the wheel hub (6) from the motor shaft (10)
using a puller.
6. Remove the castle nut (7), washer (9), and wheel
hub (6) from motor shaft (10).
7. Remove key (5) from motor shaft (10).
8. Disconnect hoses (1, 12, and 13).
9. Remove four screws (4) and lock washers (3).
10. Remove motor (11) from motor mount (2).
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11
8
7
1
6
5
4
3
9
12
13
10
2
The wheel hub may move unexpectedly when
using a puller. To prevent injury and/or property
damage, do not remove the castle nut until the
wheel hub has been loosened from the wheel
motor shaft.