Tire Installation and Wheel Nut Torque

Machines with hi-flotation, 31 x 13.5-18, 8 PR tires.

IMPORTANT: Install wheels with valve stems toward the INSIDE. Incorrect assembly can cause wheel nuts to loosen.

1. Install wheel with valve stem toward the INSIDE. Fasten with six 1/2 in. nuts.

2. Whenever a wheel has been removed and installed, check torque after one hour of operation. Wheel nuts must be tightened to specifications.

Specification

Wheel Nuts -Torque 115 N·m (85 lb.-ft.)

IMPORTANT: Tires are inflated to 310 kPa (3.1 bar) (45 psi) from factory for shipping stability. Adjust tire pressure to 207 kPa (2.1 bar) (30 psi) to avoid machine damage.

3. Adjust tire inflation pressure.

Tires kPa (bar) (psi)
Hi-Flotation, 31 x 13.5-15, 8 PRa 207 (2.1) (30)
aWhen making consistently heavy bales and/or operating with COVER-EDGE net wrap and bale push bar options, 31 x 13.5-15 tires may be inflated up to 248 kPa (2.5 bar) (36 psi).

 

4. Repeat procedure on opposite side.

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Machines with 21.5L x 16.1 tires, MegaWide ™ Plus pickup only.

IMPORTANT: Install wheels with valve stems toward the OUTSIDE. Incorrect assembly can cause wheel nuts to loosen.

Exceeding recommended tire pressure may damage baler frame.

1. Install wheel with valve stem toward the OUTSIDE. Fasten with eight 5/8 in. nuts.

2. Whenever a wheel has been removed and installed, check torque after one hour of operation. Wheel nuts must be tightened to specifications.

Specification

Wheel Nuts -Torque 237 N·m (175 lb.-ft.)

3. Adjust tire inflation pressure.

Tires kPa (bar) (psi)
21.5L x 16.1, 10 PR 103 (1.0) (15)

 

4. Repeat procedure on opposite side.

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