Tightening Rear Wheel Bolts
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 (A) to 204 N·m (150 lb-ft) when first installed.
Retighten to 410 N·m (300 lb-ft).
Drive tractor about 100 meters (100 yd), then tighten bolts (A) to 600 N·m (445 lb-ft).
Retighten bolts after working
3 HOURS
and again after
10 HOURS
.
IMPORTANT:
When sleeve retaining bolts (A) have been loosened, both sleeve halves must be tightened evenly to prevent hub cracking or bolt loosening.
| A-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) |
| B-Wheel-to-Rim... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft) |
| C-Steel Wheel... 600 N·m (445 lb-ft) |
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