Service Manual

HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEMS
5 - 26 Mid-Size Walk Behind Service Manual
Wheel Motor Removal - Fixed Deck
1. Apply the parking brake and loosen the 4 lug nuts.
2. Remove the cotter key and remove the hub nut,
then release the parking brake (Figure 114).
Figure 114
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3. Raise the unit until the drive wheels are off the
ground, then place the unit on jack stands.
4. Remove the drive wheel.
5. Install the hub puller (P/N TOR4097) on the wheel
studs (Figure 115). Tighten the forcing screw to
remove the hub from the tapered wheel motor
shaft.
Figure 115
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6. Drain the hydraulic oil reservoir by removing the
return and supply lines.
7. Thoroughly clean area round hydraulic fittings to
prevent dirt from entering the system.
8. Mark the hose locations (Figure 116). Then
remove the hoses at the wheel motor fittings.
Figure 116
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9. Cap the pump and hose end fittings (Figure 117)
and tie the hose ends out of the way.
Figure 117
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10. Remove the 4 mounting bolts and remove the
wheel motor from the unit (Figure 117).
Wheel Motor Installation
1. Slide the wheel motor into position from under the
unit. Secure it to the frame with the 4 mounting
bolts. Torque to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N-m).