Service Manual

5-4
Digital Edition - TIMECUTTER® HD Service Manual
April 2017
Table of Contents
CHASSIS
Caster Assembly and Bearing
Removal
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the PTO. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage the parking brake.
2. Raise and support the unit so that the front wheels are off the ground, block rear wheels.
3. Remove the caster cap.
4. Support the underside of the caster wheel and remove the screw securing the caster bearing assembly (C)
(Figure 1).
5. Remove the caster fork (A) (Figure 1) from the front axle. Inspect the caster fork shaft for wear or damage.
6. Remove the upper and lower bearings from the axle and inspect the inside of the axle bearing area for damage
or excessive wear.
NOTE: The bearings are pressed in and cannot be reused.
Installation
1. Clean the surface inside the axle bearing area, keeping surface clean of debris.
2. Using a proper bearing installation tool, install a new lower bearing from the bottom side into the axle, making
sure that it is fully seated.
3. Using a proper bearing installation tool, install a new upper bearing from the top side into the axle, making sure
that it is fully seated.
NOTE: The bearings are sealed and do not require grease/lubrication.
4. Apply anti-seize to fork shaft before installing.
5. Install the caster from the bottom side of the frame and place at washer on top of the bearing.
6. Install fastener and tighten to the caster shaft.
7. Install the caster cap.
8. Lower the unit and verify proper function.