Kohler — Tire Changing Procedure
Maintenance · Trailer tire/wheel
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 125REZGT, 30--125REZGT, 30REZG, 30REZGT, 50REZG, 70REZGT. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 125REZGT, Kohler 30REZG, Kohler 30REZGT, Kohler 50REZG, Kohler 70REZGT
Before you start
- Follow the roadside emergency stopping procedure where applicable.
Procedure
- Stabilize the trailer using the tongue jack stand (and rear stabilizing jacks, if equipped).
- Inspect the spare tire for inflation pressure, size, and load rating.
- Use the lug wrench to loosen each lug nut on the flat tire one-half turn counterclockwise; do not remove.
- Mount the hydraulic jack on a flat, solid location nearest the flat tire; use a hardwood block if needed.
- Raise the trailer just high enough to remove the tire.
- Remove the lug nuts and flat tire; install the spare tire and lug nuts, tightening in a star pattern.
- Lower the trailer using the hydraulic jack.
- Tighten each lug nut to the specified torque.
- Raise and secure the tongue jack stand, rear stabilizing jacks, or landing gear.
- Repair/replace the flat tire at the first available opportunity.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Wheel lug nut torque 122 Nm (90 ft. lb.)
Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REZGT →, Kohler 30REZG →, Kohler 30REZGT →, Kohler 50REZG →, Kohler 70REZGT →
Source: Kohler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.