Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing; Servicing Caster Spindle Bearings - Great Dane Chariot / Chariot LX GDRZ48-17KAE Operator's Manual

B
F
E
D
3. Remove locknut (A), capscrew (B) and wheel assembly
(C).
4. Remove spacers (D), seals (E) and bearings and
bearing races (F) from wheel.
5. Clean and inspect bearings (F) and pack with clean
grease. Replace bearings with races as needed.
6. Install bearings and races (F) and new seals (E).
7. Install wheel assembly (C), two spacers (D), capscrew
(B) and locknut (A). Tighten locknut until rolling resistance
is felt.

Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing

NOTE: Adjustment required only if the front caster
wheel shimmies during travel.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
A
D
E
F
C
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2. Remove dust cover (A) from top of spindle.
3. Remove cotter pin (B).
4. Turn castle nut (C) 1/4 turn clockwise.
5. Install a new cotter pin. Do not loosen the castle nut to
align cotter pin hole, tighten to align.
6. Replace dust cover.
7. Test machine to determine if shimmy is still present.
Repeat adjustment as necessary.

Servicing Caster Spindle Bearings

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.
A
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B
C
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