DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 43)

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Wheels - SELF-PROPELLED
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE
SPARK PLUG.
THE DESIGN OF YOUR TRIMMER IS TO POWER THE WHEELS IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION ONLY. READ
AND FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY WHEN INSTALLING A WHEEL.
Tool needed:
•
5/8" Wrench or Socket
1. Block and stabilize the machine so that the wheels are off the ground.
2. Loosen and remove the lock nut. (Figure 34).
3. Turn the wheel off the axle, clockwise for the right side wheel and counterclockwise for the left side
wheel (left and right are determined from the operator’s position).
NOTE: Remove and discard the red plastic retaining plug in the new wheel hub, just before installing the
wheel.
4. To install a new wheel, place the wheel on the axle and slowly turn the wheel onto the axle (clockwise
for the right side wheel and counterclockwise for the left side wheel from the operator’s position).
NOTE: If the wheel will not turn onto the axle (locks against the axle) using the direction indicated in Step 4,
simply turn the wheel around and try again. The black shield attached to the wheel should be on the
inside.
5. Install the axle nut and tighten.
NOTE: The wheel is properly installed when the wheel will lock against the axle when you pull the Trimmer
backward, and freewheels when pushed forward. The wheel bearings are designed to be directional.
Lock Nut
Figure 34