Snow Tire Kit

GrandStand® Mower

Model No. 140-4310-Serial No. and Up

Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO, and engage the parking brake.

  2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  3. Raise the rear of the machine so that the wheels are off the ground. Support the machine using jack stands.

    Note: Use jack stands rated for your machine. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for your machine to determine the weight.

    Warning

    Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support the machine and cause serious injury.

    Use jack stands when supporting the machine.

Installing the Tires

  1. Remove the 2 existing tires.

  2. Install the 2 snow tires using the existing lug nuts that you removed.

  3. Torque the lug nuts to 115 to 142 N∙m (85 to 105 ft-lb).

  4. Ensure that air pressure in the tires is 83 to 97 kPa (12 to 14 psi).

    Note: Depending on conditions, lowering tire pressure can increase traction.

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Figure 1

  1. Snow tire
  2. Lug nut (4)