Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Craftsman Lawn Tractor Tire Removal

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JacksRule
09-25-07, 05:29 PM
Hello the front tire on my lawn tractor went flat. I have searched for a way to remove the wheel with the tire to have it repaired or replaced. Can someone please tell me how I can remove the wheel. Thank you

hopkinsr2
09-25-07, 06:38 PM
I don't know what kind of front axle you have, But usually you pull a cotter pin,remove the washer & slide the wheel off, Or there may be a dust cap covering the pin, or a nut with a cotter pin in it. (unless the inside of the bearing has siezed to the shaft) Have a closer look & you may have to post the model & serial numbers & the pros will tell you exactlly what you need to do. Good Luck, Roger
cheese
09-25-07, 07:22 PM
A craftsman will have rubber dust covers over the area you need to get to. Grab it with pliers and pull it off (might have to tug a bit). Then, you will see an "E" clip that you can pop off with a flat screwdriver and then remove the washer and wheel.

Bob Sammons
09-26-07, 07:18 AM
You're fortunate that its the front tire. The rear is another animal. Everything suggested are good suggestions. The rubber cap can be a challenge to remove and put back on as well. You'll have to lift the front axle to free the tire so you can pull the wheel off.

If it is a slow leak, then just get some "Fix-A-Flat" and save yourself the trouble.

Good Luck!