11x6.5-5 Semi Pneumatic Caster Tire Kit

Grandstand® HD Mower

Model No. 161-3471-Serial No. and Up

Installation

Important: Do not install this kit on machines with the Mulch Force or Bagger attachments installed.

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Disengage the PTO.

  3. Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.

  4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.

  5. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

    Warning

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

    Use jack stands when supporting the machine.

  6. Raise the front of the machine so that the casters 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.

Installing the Kit

Parts needed for this procedure:

Caster fork assembly2
Washer6
Locknut2

  1. Remove remove both of the caster fork assemblies from the caster hubs as shown below.

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    Figure 1

  2. Apply grease to the caster spindle on the new caster fork assembly.

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    Figure 2

  3. Install the new caster fork assembly, 3 washers, and locknut to each caster hub.

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    Figure 3

    1. Washer orientation

  4. Torque the top nuts to 142 to 197 N∙m (105 to 145 ft-lb) and back them off 1/4 turn.

  5. Install the grease caps to the caster hubs.