How to Change a John Deere Ride-On Lawn Mower Tyre

There may come a time when you’ll need to change a tyre on your lawn mower, due to it being popped, a worn tread or just general wear and tear.

Changing tyres can help your machine mow more evenly, while also providing better towing ability. It may seem hard to change a tyre on a ride-on lawn mower, but it’s actually not as difficult as it seems.

Below are the steps you’ll need to take to change a lawn-mower tyre effectively.

Lift the mower up

The first step to changing a tyre is to park it on an even surface. This will allow you to then use a floor jack to raise the wheel of the tractor. Once that is in place, you will want to slide the jack stands under the machine to hold it in the correct position.

Remove the old wheel

To remove the old wheel, you will need to take off the debris cap and then, using pliers, remove the pin and slide the wheel off of its axel. Once this is removed, you will want to make sure you collect all of the washers. Once everything is in place and accounted for, deflate the tyre and remove it from the rim.

Install the new tyre

When installing the new tyre, you will want to place it onto the rim while it is deflated. When you start to slide the tyre onto the rim, you might need to use screwdrivers to get the rim to fit the wheel.

Inflate the tyre

Once the tyre is placed onto the rim, use an air compressor to inflate the tyre so it holds onto the rim tightly. You should also double-check the tyre pressure and make sure it is within the manufacturer’s PSI range recommendations.

Reinstall the wheel

Put the washers back onto the tyre once it is placed on the axle. Then, replace any other pieces and put the debris cap back on.

Lower the lawn mower

Place the jack back under the frame, and raise it. Finally, removed the stand and lower the tractor to the ground.

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