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Technical Bulletin

Technical Bulletin

Michelin XL - X Tweel Turf Airless Radial Tire 26" x 12" N12 for Zero Turn Mowers (4 Bolt Pattern)

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Tweel Tech Bulletin ZTR
Technical Bulletin

ZTR-TB-ENG-180727

MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® ZTR Airless Radial Tire
Proper installation Instructions for zero turn mowers
Star Pattern Sequence for Tightening Lug Bolts

4-Bolt Hub

5-Bolt Hub

ACTION REQUIRED
Inspect and verify that the MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® tire and wheel assembly is mounted properly.
MICHELIN TWEEL tire and wheel assembly to machine torque specification
· Ensure lug nuts with a 60° conical seat are used, and free from damage as pictured.
· Tighten lug nuts to a snug "finger tight" condition (no wobble evident between the MICHELIN TWEEL tire and wheel assembly and the mounting surface).
· Then torque each lug nut to the machine manufacturer's specifications in a `star pattern' sequence (see above). DO NOT EXCEED 75 lb-ft!
· Lug nuts should be re-torqued after first 10 hours of use, and during every maintenance interval.
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Incorrect mounting can lead to separation of the TWEEL from the vehicle,
loss of control, serious injury or death

Good Lug Nut

Good Stud

Worn Lug Nut ­ Do Not Use

Damaged Stud ­ Do Not Use


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