Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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This video shows how to replace the rear tire on your lawn tractor or riding lawn mower if the tire is too damaged to repair. To replace the rear tire you’ll need a few tools and a part that fits your model.
0:00) Introduction
(0:12) Step 1: Disconnect the spark plug
(0:21) Step 2: Jack up the riding mower
(0:38) Step 3: Remove the rear wheel
(0:52) Step 4: Remove the tire
(1:11) Step 5: Install the new tire on the rim
(1:39) Step 6: Seal the bead to the rim
(2:06) Step 7: Reinstall the wheel
(2:25) Step 8: Lower the riding mower
(2:37) Step 9: Reconnect the spark plug
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The video includes these parts and tools. Look up your model to make sure you get the right parts for your mower.
Rear Tire
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Transcript:
The first step to replacing the rear tire is to turn the ignition switch off and remove the key. Lift the mower hood and disconnect the spark plug wire. Block the front tires to keep the riding mower from rolling. Position the jack under the frame and jack up the riding mower to raise the rear wheel. Place a jack stand under the frame to support the riding mower. Remove the jack. Pull off the axle cover. Remove the retaining ring and then pull off the washer. Pull the tire off the axle. Remove the square key. Many times, the key will fall out on its own. Remove the valve stem cap. Remove the valve stem core, which lets any remaining air out the tire. Break the tire bead and pry the tire off the wheel rim on one side. Pry the tire off the rim on the other side. Clean the wheel rim. Set the new tire flat on a work surface. Lubricate the top tire bead with liquid detergent. Pry the rim into the top side of the tire. Use blunt tools to pry the tire to avoid damaging the new tire bead. Flip the rim and tire over. Lubricate the tire bead with liquid detergent. Pry the remaining side of the tire onto the rim. Install ratcheting tension straps around the outer edge of the tread on each side of the tire. Tighten the straps to force the beads outward. Fill the tire with air to seat the tire bead. Reinstall the valve stem core and fill the tire with just enough air to keep the beads seated. Carefully release the tension straps and then remove them. Fill the tire fully with air. Reinstall the valve stem cap. Slide the wheel on the axle and line up the key slots in the rim and axle. Apply anti-seize compound. Push the key into the rim. Reinstall the washer and snap the retaining ring onto the axle. Push the axle cover onto the wheel. Push the jack under the frame and raise the riding mower, and then pull out the jack stand. Lower the riding mower to the ground. Remove the wood blocks from the front tires. Reconnect the spark plug wire and lower the hood.
Use promo code YOUTUBE to save 10% on searspartsdirect.com.
This video shows how to replace the rear tire on your lawn tractor or riding lawn mower if the tire is too damaged to repair. To replace the rear tire you’ll need a few tools and a part that fits your model.
0:00) Introduction
(0:12) Step 1: Disconnect the spark plug
(0:21) Step 2: Jack up the riding mower
(0:38) Step 3: Remove the rear wheel
(0:52) Step 4: Remove the tire
(1:11) Step 5: Install the new tire on the rim
(1:39) Step 6: Seal the bead to the rim
(2:06) Step 7: Reinstall the wheel
(2:25) Step 8: Lower the riding mower
(2:37) Step 9: Reconnect the spark plug
Visit us at:
searspartsdirect.com/diy/repair-guide/how-to-replace-a-riding-lawn-mower-rear-tire?sid=soc:youtube:replacing-the-rear-tire-on-a-riding-lawn-mower
Or call 1-800-437-1673 to speak with a parts specialist.
The video includes these parts and tools. Look up your model to make sure you get the right parts for your mower.
Rear Tire
searspartsdirect.com/part-number/532138468/0071/917.html?sid=soc:youtube:direct-part-link
Find riding mower parts at
searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/product-types/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts?sid=soc:youtube:riding-mower-parts
Or click here to schedule an appointment with a repair technician.
searshomeservices.com/repair#showall
Transcript:
The first step to replacing the rear tire is to turn the ignition switch off and remove the key. Lift the mower hood and disconnect the spark plug wire. Block the front tires to keep the riding mower from rolling. Position the jack under the frame and jack up the riding mower to raise the rear wheel. Place a jack stand under the frame to support the riding mower. Remove the jack. Pull off the axle cover. Remove the retaining ring and then pull off the washer. Pull the tire off the axle. Remove the square key. Many times, the key will fall out on its own. Remove the valve stem cap. Remove the valve stem core, which lets any remaining air out the tire. Break the tire bead and pry the tire off the wheel rim on one side. Pry the tire off the rim on the other side. Clean the wheel rim. Set the new tire flat on a work surface. Lubricate the top tire bead with liquid detergent. Pry the rim into the top side of the tire. Use blunt tools to pry the tire to avoid damaging the new tire bead. Flip the rim and tire over. Lubricate the tire bead with liquid detergent. Pry the remaining side of the tire onto the rim. Install ratcheting tension straps around the outer edge of the tread on each side of the tire. Tighten the straps to force the beads outward. Fill the tire with air to seat the tire bead. Reinstall the valve stem core and fill the tire with just enough air to keep the beads seated. Carefully release the tension straps and then remove them. Fill the tire fully with air. Reinstall the valve stem cap. Slide the wheel on the axle and line up the key slots in the rim and axle. Apply anti-seize compound. Push the key into the rim. Reinstall the washer and snap the retaining ring onto the axle. Push the axle cover onto the wheel. Push the jack under the frame and raise the riding mower, and then pull out the jack stand. Lower the riding mower to the ground. Remove the wood blocks from the front tires. Reconnect the spark plug wire and lower the hood.
