Disassembly (Fig. 15)
Assembly (Fig. 15)
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key from the ignition switch.
1. Assemble steering components using Figure 15 as a guide.
2. Jack front of machine off ground (see Operator’s Manual). Front of machine should be lifted enough to allow front suspension to hang freely from machine.
2. If engine mounting plate was lowered from machine, raise mounting plate assembly to machine (see Engine Mounting Plate Installation in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter 3 – Kohler Gasoline Engine).
3. Remove front wheel assembly (see Front Wheels and Brakes).
3. After assembly is complete, make sure that steering components do not contact hoses and/or wires.
4. Support brake and spindle assembly to prevent them from falling during disassembly. If necessary, remove front brake assembly from spindle (see Front Wheels and Brakes).
4. Lubricate suspension grease fittings (see Operator’s Manual).
5. If steering pivot requires removal, lower engine mounting plate from machine (see Engine Mounting Plate Assembly Removal in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter 3 – Kohler Gasoline Engine).
6. Lower machine to ground. NOTE: Right and left tie rods should be identical length. 7. Check and adjust front wheel toe–in (see Operator’s Manual). Check front suspension (see Front Suspension in the Adjustments section of this Chapter).
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6. Disassemble steering components as needed using Figure 15 as a guide.
5. Install wheel and secure with lug nuts. Torque lug nuts evenly in a crossing pattern from 55 to 65 ft–lb (75 to 88 N–m).
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