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Kohler — Wheel Installation Procedure

Installation · Trailer 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

  • Correct wheel torque prevents loose wheels, broken studs, and wheel/axle separation.

Procedure

  1. Start all wheel lug nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
  2. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
  3. Perform the wheel lug nut tightening sequence in stages using the torque value recommendations.
  4. Torque wheel lug nuts before the first road use and after each wheel removal.
  5. Check and retorque after the first 40 km (25 miles) and again at 120 km (75 miles), and at the specified service interval.

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.

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