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Service Miscellaneous - 43

SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

NOTE: Remove any material collection system attachments prior to

lifting machine.

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2. Safely lift rear of machine frame points (A). Place jack stands or other

stable supports onto transaxle locations (B).

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3. Safely lift front of machine at machine frame point (C). Place jack

stands or other stable supports onto machine frame locations (D).

4. If only lifting front of machine, block rear wheels remaining on ground to

avoid movement of machine.

5. To lower machine, lift front and/or rear of machine, and remove jack

stands or supports. Lower machine.

Checking Tire Pressure

1. Check tires for damage.

NOTE: Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section for tire pressures.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate lower pressure gauge.

3. Add or remove air, if necessary.

Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly

Removing

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Raise machine with a safe lifting device and lower machine onto jack

stands or other stable supports. Block wheels remaining on the ground to

prevent machine movement.

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3. Remove the wheel nuts (A).

4. Remove the wheel assembly.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from

an unsafe lifting device or supports.

• Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.

• Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and

block wheels before servicing.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and

rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:

• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment

and experience to perform the job.

• Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.

• Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can

cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion.

Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.

• Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating.

Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow

you to stand to one side.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from

an unsafe lifting device or supports.

• Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.

• Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and

block wheels before servicing.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Place jack stands under frame, not

under transmission or engine, when raising or supporting

machine.