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Service Miscellaneous - 44

SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

5. Take wheel assembly to an authorized service dealer for repairs.

Installing

1. Install wheel assembly with valve stem to the outside.

2. Tighten wheel nuts evenly in alternating sequence until snug.

3. Lower machine completely to the ground.

4. Tighten wheel nuts to 102 N•m (75 lb-ft).

Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels

Disassembly:

1. Park machine safely. See “Park Machine Safely” in the Safety section.

NOTE: Remove all attachments prior to lifting machine.

2. Jack up front of machine and place on safety stands.

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3. Support caster assembly and remove flange bolt (A) and cap (B).

4. Remove caster from machine.

5. Inspect bushing (C) at top and bottom of frame. Replace worn or

damaged bushings.

6. Remove nut (D) and pull bolt out of caster.

7. Remove wheel assembly (E).

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8. Remove shield (F) and bearing (G). Inspect shields, wheel, and

bearings for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged parts.

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9. Inspect bearing wear areas (H), and bolt holes (I) for wear or damage.

Replace if necessary.

Assembly

• Apply grease to caster shaft and bolt.

• Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

• Tighten caster locknut and bolt to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).

• Tighten flange bolt securing yoke to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).

Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces

Cleaning:

Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal

surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the

factory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces.

Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):

1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.

2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.

3. Apply wax to entire surface.

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.

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! Do not use rubbing compound on

painted surfaces.