Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Lawn Mower Front Wheel Replacement #634-04642

Craftsman Lawn Mower Front Wheel Replacement #634-04642

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front wheel on a Craftsman lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the lawn mower wheel are when it is worn-out or damaged and the mower isn’t cutting evenly.

All of the information for this lawn mower wheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Huskee, Bolens, Montgomery Wards, MasterCut, Cub Cadet

Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 9/16 inch nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace a front wheel on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now lift up the front of the mower and support it.
4
Use a flat-head screwdriver to help pry off the wheel cover from the wheel you’re replacing.
5
Now use a 9/16th inch socket to help loosen the mounting nut then unthread the nut and remove the old wheel.
6
Install the new front wheel by sliding it on the axle.
7
Rethread the mounting nut and tighten.
8
Align the wheel cover and snap it into place.
9
Remove the support.
10
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the front wheel on a Craftsman lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the lawn mower wheel are when it is worn-out or damaged and the mower isn’t cutting evenly.

All of the information for this lawn mower wheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Huskee, Bolens, Montgomery Wards, MasterCut, Cub Cadet

Tools needed: flat-head screwdriver, 9/16 inch nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a front wheel on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now lift up the front of the mower and support it.
4
Use a flat-head screwdriver to help pry off the wheel cover from the wheel you’re replacing.
5
Now use a 9/16th inch socket to help loosen the mounting nut then unthread the nut and remove the old wheel.
6
Install the new front wheel by sliding it on the axle.
7
Rethread the mounting nut and tighten.
8
Align the wheel cover and snap it into place.
9
Remove the support.
10
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your lawn mower should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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