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NO. _______________
DATE _____________
EHP 137
2/19/02
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SERVICE BULLETIN
Outside washer
Plastic hub cap
E-ring
180642_QTY 2*
Replace with new
Axle keys
7563R_QTY 8*
Use new hardened
washers up to 4 per side.
140507_Wheel Hub
Inspect for wear or crack.
See photo below
PRODUCT:
GT
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163168_QTY 2*
Replace axle flange bracket
TRANSAXLE
*THESE PARTS ARE INCLUDED IN KIT#180696
WORN HUB, BRACKET & WASHER
Outdoor Products Customer Service Department
Electrolux Home Products
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30909 USA
CRACKED HUB
M-951
HOME PRODUCTS
NO. _______________
DATE _____________
EHP 137
2/19/02
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SERVICE BULLETIN
PRODUCT:
GT
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GT wheel hubs may show excessive wear after extensive use.
CONDITIONS:
ON SPECIFIC AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNITS, THE KEYWAY INSIDE THE WHEEL HUB MAY
BECOME DAMAGED DUE TO AN UNDERSIZED 2” KEY AND SOFT WASHERS. THERE MAY BE
WEAR ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE REAR WHEEL HUB, WASHERS AND AXLE FLANGE
BRACKETS INBOARD OF THE GT WHEEL HUB. THIS CONDITION MAY DEVELOP AFTER
SEVERAL HUNDRED HOURS OF EXTREME USE.
MODELS AFFECTED:
PRGT22H48A
DATE CODE RANGE AFFECTED 011501 THRU 092101. THE TRANSAXLE PART NUMBERS ARE
EITHER 176056 OR 176057, AS LISTED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND ON THE TRANSAXLE
SERIAL TAG.
CORRECTION:
REMOVE THE TWO PLASTIC AXLE CAPS IF EQUIPPED, E-RINGS, AND OUTSIDE WASHERS AT
THE END OF THE TRANSAXLE SHAFTS. REMOVE THE REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY, WASHERS/SPACER, THE 2” KEYS ON BOTH AXLES, AND THE TWO AXLE FLANGE WASHERS ADJACENT TO TRANSAXLE. INSTALL KIT# 180696 IN THE ORDER ILLUSTRATED. INSPECT THE WHEEL
HUB FOR ANY CRACKS OR WEAR. IF THE WHEEL HUB IS CRACKED OR SHOWS EXTENSIVE
WEAR REPLACE WITH PART # 140507. WHEN INSTALLING THE AXLE FLANGE WASHER, THE
WIDER FLANGES GO ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF TRANSAXLE AS ANTI-ROTATIONAL FEATURES.
REINSTALL ORIGINAL TWO E-RINGS, OUTSIDE WASHERS AND PLASTIC HUB CAPS.
NOTE: DO NOT REUSE ORIGINAL 2” LONG KEY, OR ORIGINAL WASHER / SPACER.
Parts:
Order Kit #180696 through parts distributor, following normal parts ordering procedures.
Outdoor Products Customer Service Department
Electrolux Home Products
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30909 USA
M-951