Troubleshooting Axle Installation on the Cyclone Rake CRS

Having trouble getting the axle installed on your Cyclone Rake CRS? You're not alone—this step can be a bit tricky the first time around. Here's how to work through the common issues folks run into, with a handy video to walk you through the process: How to Install the Caster Pads & Wheels on the CRS

Common Axle Installation Tips

1. Grease the Axle Ends
   Before you get started, be sure to remove the protective caps from the axle and apply a little light grease to each end. This helps the axle slide through the wheel bearings more easily and reduces friction.

2. Follow the Fork Orientation
   Make sure both wheel forks are angled back toward the rear of the Cyclone Rake chassis, as shown in Fig. 6. This orientation is important for correct wheel positioning.

3. Install the Axle One Side at a Time
   Begin by holding one of the wheel forks and a wheel or wheel set (for dual wheels). Slide the axle through the outer side of the fork, through the wheel hub(s), and out the opposite side of the fork.

   • Important: Be sure both bearings inside the wheel assembly stay properly aligned on either side of the wheel hub. If they’re off-kilter, the axle won’t pass through cleanly.

4. Repeat for the Other Fork
   Once the axle is through one wheel fork, continue sliding it across and repeat the same process for the second fork and wheel.

5. Secure the Axle
   Use the washers and bow-tie pins you removed from the box to lock the axle in place on both sides.

Still Stuck?

If the axle won’t slide through or seems misaligned, double-check:

• The wheel bearings are centered and not tilted.

• The axle isn’t catching on the inside lip of the fork.

• The forks are properly spaced and not bent inward.

Need a Visual Guide?

Watch our step-by-step installation video here: How to Install the Caster Pads & Wheels on the CRS