Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement

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Makita DLM431 Lawn Mower Rear Axle Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

These instructions will show you how to replace the rear axle of your Makita DLM431 lawn mower.

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    • Charged batteries may be a risk of electrocution so it is best to discharge them or even better to remove them for the duration of the repair.

    • Remove lock key and the grass-catching basket.

    • Put the lawnmower on its head and store it safely.

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    • Grasp the wheel cover caps in the middle and pull them off.

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    • Loosen the nut of the wheels with a 13mm spanner.

    • Pull the wheel off the axle

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    • Loosen the nut of the connection between rear axle and axle adjustment with the 13mm nut.

    • Pull off the axle adjustment linkage.

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    • Remove screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Push the axle holder backwards through the fairing to expose the axle.

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    • Remove the old axle upwards.

    • Attach new axle.

    Excellent. I changed the axle quickly and the mower worked perfectly. The instructions were very easy to understand.

    William Evans -

Conclusion

Congrats! Now follow the steps in reverse order to reassemble your unit.

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