{"product_id":"c55-c55-white-plastic-wheel-screws-6pack","title":"C-55 C55 Wheel Screws and C64 Extra Washers Replacement - For 180\/280 Polaris Pool Cleaner - 6 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eC-55 \u0026amp; C-64 Pool Cleaner Wheel Screw and Washer Replacement Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShear-Point Safety Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically engineered as a \"sacrificial\" part to snap or shear off if the cleaner's wheel becomes jammed, protecting the expensive drive motor and internal gears from catastrophic damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Proof Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from high-grade, UV-stabilized white plastic that is completely resistant to pool chemicals, salt, and constant water immersion, ensuring the screws won't rust or seize to the axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Threading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a standard Polaris-spec thread pitch designed to seat perfectly into the axle frame, preventing the wheels from wobbling or falling off during high-pressure operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Washer Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the essential C-64 washers which provide a low-friction barrier between the screw head and the wheel hub, reducing wear and allowing for smoother wheel rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Value Bulk Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provided as a 6-pack of both screws and washers, giving you enough spares to handle a full wheel overhaul (usually 3 wheels) plus extra backups for future shearing incidents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Screw:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-55, C55.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Washer:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-64, C64.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardware kit is designed specifically for the classic Polaris pressure-side cleaner chassis. Key compatible models include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris 280:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits the standard 3-wheel 280 model and the 280 TankTrax version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolaris 180:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for the legacy 180 pool cleaner wheels and axles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with various private-label versions of the 280 cleaner manufactured by Zodiac Pool Systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with Polaris 360 or 380 models. Those units use a different drive system and a larger, black plastic wheel screw (part number C-60).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheared Screw Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e The screw has snapped off flush with the axle, usually caused by the cleaner getting stuck on a drain cover or stairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWobbly Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the wheel has excessive \"play\" or leans to one side, the screw may have loosened or the washer (C-64) has worn thin and lost its spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel screws often fall out and get lost in the pool filter or debris bag if they aren't tightened correctly during routine maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrittle Plastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the screw heads are turning yellow or feel chalky to the touch, the plastic has become UV-damaged and is likely to snap under normal pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Hand-Tight\" Rule (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIP):\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use power tools or a heavy-duty screwdriver to tighten these screws. They are designed to be relatively fragile. Tighten them by hand with a large flathead screwdriver until they are just snug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxle Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before installing a new C-55 screw, check the axle threads for debris or bits of the old broken screw. Use a small pick to clear the threads to ensure the new screw doesn't cross-thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWasher Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always ensure the C-64 washer is placed between the screw head and the wheel. If you omit the washer, the wheel will drag against the screw and may eventually unscrew itself while the cleaner is moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Wheel Bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e While you have the screw off, spin the wheel on the axle. 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