MAINTENANCE
Outrigger Single Wheel. (From Serial No. 73.)
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Taper Roller Axles should be checked every 12 months.
To remove the Wheel Axle Assembly :
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Raise the wheel, put a Jack under the frame on 7-Gang,
and under a Tie-rod mount on 9 and 11 Gang Mowers.
• Remove the Wheel.
• Remove Dust Cap, Cotter Pin, and Adjusting Nut.
• Pull the Hub, Bearings and Seal off the Axle.
• Clean and inspect the Bearings. If there are signs
of wear or damage, replace the Cups and Cones
as assemblies.
• Pack Bearings and Hub with grease. Fit new Seal.
• Fit Hub Assembly, Washer, and Adjusting Nut onto
the Axle.
• Tighten the Adjusting Nut, while turning the Hub,
until it is difficult to turn, then back-off the Nut ¼
turn and fit the Cotter pin. Pack the Dust Cap with
grease and tap into place.
• Fit the Wheel. Torque wheel Nuts to 90 ft/lb.
NOTE
Outrigger Wheel Service Kit is available.
Contains : Bearings, Seal, Dust Cap and Cotter Pin.
Part Number MW 90001.
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Fig.29 Single Outrigger Wheel
Dual Outrigger Wheels.
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• Raise Wheels to transport position.
• Remove Lock Collars and Inner and Outer Wheels.
• Remove Axle Retaining Cotter Pin and pull the Axle
out of the Frame Tube.
• Replace the Wheel Rims and Bearings as
assemblies. Re-assemble in reverse order.
Fig.30 Dual Outrigger Wheels
