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How to replace a riding lawn mower front tire

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January 1, 2015

By Lyle Weischwill

This step-by-step repair guide explains how to change a front tire on a riding lawn mower if the old tire is damaged beyond repair. Replacing the front tire is fairly easy; you just need a few tools and a manufacturer-approved riding mower part.

Follow the steps in this repair guide and video to replace the front tire on Craftsman, Husqvarna, Toro, Troybilt, Ariens, Poulan, MTD, Murray, Snapper, Yard-Man, John Deere and Weed Eater riding mowers and lawn tractors.

If you'd rather use tire sealant to repair the tire, the video How to Repair a Riding Lawn Mower Tire shows how.

Quick links

Tools required

Floor jack or bottle jack

Jack stand

Slot screwdrivers

Pry bars

Pliers

Valve stem core removal tool

Liquid detergent

Water

Wood blocks

Work gloves

Safety goggles

Compressor air supply

Repair difficulty

Time required

60 minutes or less

Repair difficulty

Time required

60 minutes or less

Replacing a front tire on a riding lawn mower

This video explains how to replace the front tire on a riding lawn mower.

Instructions

  1. 01.

    Disconnect the spark plug

    Park the riding mower on a level surface and set the parking brake.

    Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key.

    Wear work gloves to protect your hands and safety goggles to protect your eyes.

    Lift the riding lawn mower hood and disconnect the spark plug wire.

    Lower the tractor hood.

    Tip: Disconnect both spark plug wires if your engine has 2 cylinders.

    PHOTO: Disconnect the spark plug.

  2. 02.

    Jack up the riding mower

    Block the rear tires to keep the riding mower from rolling.

    Position the jack under the frame and jack up the riding mower to raise the front wheel.

    Place a jack stand under the frame to support the riding mower.

    Remove the jack.

    PHOTO: Block the rear wheel.

  3. 03.

    Remove the front wheel

    Pull off the axle cover.

    Remove the retaining ring and then pull off the washers.

    Pull the tire off the axle.

    PHOTO: Remove the front wheel.

  4. 04.

    Remove the tire

    Remove the valve stem cap.

    Remove the valve stem core, which lets any remaining air out of the tire.

    Break the tire bead and pry the tire off the wheel rim on one side.

    Pry the tire off the rim on the other side.

    PHOTO: Pry the tire off the rim.

  5. 05.

    Install the new tire

    Clean the wheel rim.

    Set the new tire flat on a work surface.

    Lubricate the top tire bead with liquid detergent.

    Pry the rim into the top side of the tire.

    Flip the rim and tire over.

    Lubricate the tire bead with liquid detergent.

    Pry the remaining side of the tire onto the rim.

    Warning: Use blunt tools to pry the tire to avoid damaging the new tire bead.

    PHOTO: Lubricate the bead.

  6. 06.

    Seal the bead

    Fill the tire with air to seat the tire bead.

    Reinstall the valve stem core.

    Fill the tire fully with air.

    Tip: If the tire didn't fill with air, install a ratcheting tension strap around the center of the tire tread, tighten the strap to force the beads outward, and fill the tire with air to seat the tire bead. Carefully release and then remove the strap.

    Tip: If the bead doesn’t seal, check the rim and replace it if you find damage.

    PHOTO: Shoot air into the tire.

  7. 07.

    Reinstall the wheel

    Slide the wheel on the axle.

    Reinstall the washers and snap the retaining ring onto the axle.

    Push the axle cover onto the wheel.

    PHOTO: Reinstall the wheel.

  8. 08.

    Lower the riding mower

    Push the jack under the frame and raise the riding mower, and then pull out the jack stand.

    Lower the riding mower to the ground.

    Remove the wood blocks from the rear tires.

  9. 09.

    Reconnect the spark plug

    Raise the tractor hood.

    Reconnect the spark plug wire and lower the hood.

    Tip: Reconnect both spark plug wires if your engine has 2 cylinders.

Warning: Undertaking repairs to appliances can be hazardous. Use the proper tools and safety equipment noted in the guide and follow all instructions. Do not proceed until you are confident that you understand all of the steps and are capable of completing the repair. Some repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician.

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By Diana K. Williams Updated December 09, 2018

The front wheels of most John Deere riding lawn mowers are held in place with snaps rings. These thin, metal clips are easily removed with snap-ring pliers, making short work of removing a front wheel, repairing it, and reinstalling it on the mower. If you don’t have snap-ring pliers, a flathead screwdriver will work; just be careful to not damage the ring when prying it off the axle.

  1. 1.

    Park the lawn mower on a smooth, level surface. Set the parking brake and turn off the engine. Put on eye protection.

  2. 2.

    Place the jack under the front of the tractor, near the center, so it will lift the tractor by the hanger bracket, which is part of the frame. Jack up the front end of the tractor.

  3. 3.

    Place the jack stands on the left and right sides of the jack under the frame of the tractor. Pull their saddles up to the frame of the tractor ensuring the ratchet bars lock in place.

  4. 4.

    Let down the jack slowly, so the tractor rests on the jack stands. Ensure the wheels are off the ground.

  5. 5.

    Block the rear tires with the two wheel blocks so the tractor will not roll backwards.

  6. 6.

    Pull the plastic cap off of the wheel hub with your fingers. You may have to twist it back and forth.

  7. 7.

    Insert the snap-ring pliers into the grip holes on the snap ring. Expand them to free the snap ring from the groove in the shaft, then pull it off.

  8. 8.

    Remove the washer with your fingers. (If it is stuck, use a flathead screwdriver to lift it off.) Slide the wheel off the axle.

    Things You Will Need
    Tip

    A flathead screwdriver can be used in lieu of snap-ring pliers. Slide it under the snap ring and pop it off.

    Snap-ring pliers come in various sizes, so be sure to buy the size that fits into the grip holes on your mower’s snap rings. Snap-ring pliers are sometimes called retaining-ring pliers.

    Warning

    Snap rings are under spring tension and fly out of the axle groove, so wear eye protection when removing them.

    Never work on a mower held up only by a jack, as the mower can slide off of it; hydraulic jacks can sink, causing damage to the tractor.

    Check the load rating on your jack and jack stands to ensure they will hold the weight of your tractor.

References

  • John Deere: Series 100 Tractors Operator’s Manual
  • You Tube: Retaining Ring Pliers

Resources

  • John Deere: Snap Ring Photo
  • Northern Tool: Jack Stands Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

Writer Bio

Diana K. Williams is a certified Master Gardener, has more than a decade of experience as an environmental scientist, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and environmental studies from the Ohio Northern University. Williams is a winner of Writer’s Digest Magazine's annual writing competition.

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Working width 53 cm
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