Tightening Rear Wheel Bolts

causym CAUTION: Avoid the possibility of personal injury. Never operate tractor with loose wheel bolts. Wheel bolts are critical and require retightening.

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 three hours and again after ten hours.

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

A-Disk-to-Hub... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft)
B-Rim-to-Disk:
... 34 in. or 38 in. wheels...310 N·m (230 lb-ft)
... 46 in. or 50 in. wheels...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-Wheel-to-Rim... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft)
E-Wheel-to-Hub... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft)

 
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