9-18 4203780 First Edition
ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
9
Front Wheels
Removal and Installation
See Figure 9-26.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Block both sides of rear wheels using suitable wheel
blocks.
Figure 9-26
3. Loosen, but do not remove, lug nuts (3).
4. Raise and support front of mower with jackstands.
5. Remove lug nuts (3).
6. Remove wheel (2) and inspect tread area for tears or
other damage.
7. Replace tire if damage is excessive.
Installation Notes
• Inspect and clean any rust from hub (4) or wheel
mounting area. Apply anti-seize compound to wheel
studs (1).
• Install wheel by reversing the order of removal.
• Torque lug nuts to 100—120 lb-ft (135—162 N·m).
• Set tire pressure to 16—20 psi (1.1—1.4 bar).
Required Materials
Anti-Seize Compound
T
N
1
7
9
5
4
2
3
1