9-18 4203781 First Edition
ACCESSORIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
9
Rear Wheels
Removal and Installation
See Figure 9-34.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
Figure 9-34
2. Loosen, but do not remove, wheel-to-hub lug bolts
(3).
3. Raise and support rear of machine with jackstands.
4. Remove wheel-to-hub lug bolts (3).
5. Remove wheel (2) and inspect tread area for tears or
other damage.
6. Replace tire if damage is excessive.
Installation Notes
• Inspect and clean any rust from hub (1) or wheel
mounting area. Apply anti-seize compound to
wheel-to-hub lug bolts.
• Install wheel by reversing the order of removal.
• Tighten wheel-to-hub lug bolts to 40–50 lb-ft (54–68
N·m) using an alternating pattern.
• Set tire pressure to 10–12 psi (0.69–0.83 bar).
Front Wheels
Removal and Installation
See Figure 9-35.
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 9-35
3. Loosen, but do not remove, wheel-to-hub lug bolts
(3).
4. Raise and support front of machine with jackstands.
5. Remove wheel-to-hub lug bolts (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 (1) or wheel
mounting area. Apply anti-seize compound to
wheel-to-hub lug bolts (3).
• Install wheel by reversing the order of removal.
• Tighten wheel-to-hub lug bolts to 85–95 lb-ft (115–
129 N·m) using an alternating pattern.
• Set tire pressure to 16–20 psi (1.1–1.4 bar).
Required Materials
Anti-Seize Compound
1
2
TN2115
3
Required Materials
Anti-Seize Compound
2
3
1
TN2116