Kenmore 5 User Manual

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