OMAR168259: 8110, 8210, 8310, and 8410 Tractors, Block File: AG_RX15494_3126_19

Tightening Wheel Bolts

causym CAUTION: Avoid the possibility of personal injury. Never operate tractor with loose wheel bolts. Wheel bolts are critical and require retightening. Install wheels and ballast so periodic checking of tightness can be done easily.

Tighten bolts (C) to 204 N·m (150 lb-ft) when first installed.

Retighten to 410 N·m (300 lb-ft).

Drive tractor about 100 m (100 yd), then tighten bolts (C) to 600 N·m (445 lb-ft).

Retighten bolts after working 3 HOURS and again after 10 HOURS .

IMPORTANT: If bolts (A) have been loosened, wheel must be removed and placed on the ground to center the disk to the rim. Be sure disk is flat to rim before tightening.

When sleeve retaining bolts (C) have been loosened, both sleeve halves must be tightened evenly to prevent hub cracking or bolt loosening.

A-Front Rim-to-Disk... 310 N·m (230 lb-ft)

B-Front Disk-to-Hub... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft)

C-Sleeve Retaining Bolt

..... First Tightening...204 N·m (150 lb-ft)

..... Second Tightening...410 N·m (300 lb-ft)

..... Final Tightening...600 N·m (445 lb-ft)

D-Rear Wheel-to-Rim... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft)

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