Adjustable Front Axle Type B - Tightening Axle Bolts and Wheels Bolts

LX1053274-UN-21SEP11

LX1056756-UN-01OCT12

A - Axle bolts

B - Wheel Lug Studs

CAUTION: Prevent injury. Never operate tractor with loose wheel bolts or axle components. Wheel bolts are critical and require retightening. Install wheels and ballast so periodic checking of the wheel bolts can be done easily.

Tighten to specification.

Axle bolt torques:

Axle bolts (A) of the adjustable front axle: 600 N·m (445 lb-ft)

Torque for wheel bolts on front axles without front-wheel drive:

Standard axle disk-to-hub bolts (B) 310 N·m (230 lb-ft)

Drive tractor 100 meters (100 yd) and retighten bolts to specified torque.

Retighten the bolts after 3 OPERATING HOURS and again after 10 OPERATING HOURS.