YardMachine700SeriesRidersRepairManual

700 Series Lawn Tractor

Front wheel removal and axle bearing inspection

The wheel bearings are accessible by prying-off the hub-cap, then removing the cotter pin and flat washer that retain the front tires. See Figure 3.2.

1. Raise the tractor and support it with a jack stand

2. Pry the hubcap from the axle.

3. Remove the cotter pin that holds the wheel to the axle.

4. Remove the washer.

5. Slide the wheel off the axle.

6. The wheel bearing can be driven out of the rim. See Figure 3.3.

7. Replace the bearing and install the wheel in the reverse order of disassembly.

NOTE: On installation, using a new cotter pin, the pin must be bent tightly around the axle so that it does not interfere with hub-cap installation.

Left Front Axle Removal

1. Raise the tractor and support it with a jack stand.

2. Remove the wheel and tire as described above.

3. Remove the cotter pin that holds the fixed tie rod to the axle. See Figure 3.4.

4. Pry off the cap that holds the axle to the pivot par. Discard the cap and replace it with a new one during assembly.

NOTE: This cap holds the left axle in place. Removing the axle allows access to the upper and lower flange bearing and side axle cap. Inspect these components for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.