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Groundsmaster 4000--D/4010--D Page 6 -- 7 Axles, Planetaries and Brakes
Removal (Fig. 1)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting
decks, stop engine and remove key from the ignition
switch.
2. Drain oil from planetary wheel drive/brake assembly
(Fig. 2).
CAUTION
When removing front wheel, use correct jacks
and supports.Make sure machineis parked ona
solid, level surface such as a concrete floor.
Prior to raising machine, remove any attach-
ments that may interfere with the safe and prop-
er raisingof the machine.Always chock orblock
wheels. Use jack stands to support the raised
machine. If the machine is not properly sup-
ported byjack stands, themachine may move or
fall, which may result in personal injury.
3. Chock rear wheels and jack up front of machine (see
JackingInstructions inChapter 1 -- Safety). Support ma-
chinewithjackstands.
4. Remove front wheel a ssembly.
5. Remove hydraulic wheel motor (see Front Wheel
Motors in the Service and Repairs section of Chapter 4
-- Hydraulic System).
6. Disconnect brake cable from pull rod on brake as-
sembly.
7. Support brake assembly to prevent it from falling.
8. Remove flange head screws (item 16) that secure
brake assembly to frame.
9. Remove brake assembly from machine. Be careful
to not drop splined brake shaft (item 3) as brake assem-
bly is removed.
10.Remove splined brake shaft from brake assembly.
11.Remove and discard gasket (item 18). Make sure
that all gasket material is removed from both brake and
planetary assemblies.
12.Complete brake inspection and repair (see Brake In-
spection and Repair in this section).
Installation (Fig. 1)
1. Install splined brake shaft (item 3) into brake assem-
bly. NOTE: The stepped end of the splined brake shaft
must be aligned toward the hydraulic wheel motor (Fig.
3).
Figure 2
1. Planetary drain 2. Brake drain
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2
1. Splined brake shaft step
2. Hydraulic motor end
3. Planetary assembly end
Figure 3
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2
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1. Pull rod j am nut
2. Brake cable
3. Brake cable hex
Figure 4
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2
0.340” to 0.400”
(8.7 to 10.1 mm)
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