Groundsmaster 4000--D/4010--D Page 6 -- 11 Axles, Planetaries and Brakes
NOTE: Theplanetarywheeldriveassemblycanbeser-
vicedwiththeplanetaryinstalledtomachine(seePlane-
tary Wheel Drive Service in this section). Use the
following procedure to remove and install planetary
wheel drive assembly from machine.
Removal (Fig. 7)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting
decks, stop engine and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Drainoilfromplanetarywheeldrive/brakeassembly.
CAUTION
When removing front wheel, use correct jacks
andsupports.Make suremachine isparkedona
solid, level surface such as a concrete floor.
Prior to raising machine, remove any attach-
ments that may interfere with the safe and prop-
erraisingofthemachine.Alwayschockorblock
wheels. Use jack stands to support the raised
machine. If the machine is not properly sup-
portedbyjackstands,the machinemaymoveor
fall, which may result in personal injury.
3. Chockrearwheelsandjackupfrontofmachine(see
JackingInstructionsinChapter1--Safety).Supportma-
chine with jack stands.
4. Remove front wheel assembly.
5. Remove hydraulic wheel motor (see Front Wheel
Motors in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter 4
-- Hydraulic System).
6. Remove brake assembly (see Brake Assembly Re-
moval in this section).
7. Supportplanetaryassemblytopreventitfromfalling.
Loosen and remove flange head screws that secure
planetary assembly to frame. Remove planetary as-
sembly from machine.
Installation (Fig. 7)
1. Position planetary assembly to machine. Install
flange head screws that secure planetary assembly.
Torque screws in a crossing pattern from 75 to 85 ft--lb
(101 to 115 N--m).
2. Install brake assembly (see Brake Assembly Instal-
lation in this section).
3. Install hydraulic wheel motor (see Front Wheel Mo-
tors in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter 4 --
Hydraulic System).
4. Install wheel assembly.
WARNING
Failure to maintain proper wheel lug nut torque
could result in failure or loss of wheel and may
result in personal injury.
5. Lower machine from jack stands. Torque lug nuts
from 85 to 100 ft--lb (115 to 135 N--m).
6. Make sure drain plug is installed in bottom of brake
assembly (Fig. 8). Fill planetary wheel drive/brake as-
sembly with SAE 85W--140 gear lube. Capacity is
approximately 16 fl. oz. (0.47 liters) per wheel.
7. Check and adjust brake cables for proper brake op-
eration.
1. Brake housing
2. Check plug
3. Drain plug
Figure 8
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