Adjusting Wheel Spindles with 31 x 13.5-15 Tires

Wheel spindle positions are determined by tire size, pickup type, and crop conditions. (Refer to WHEEL SPINDLE POSITIONS in this section.)

IMPORTANT: When raising the baler with jack or hoist, place a jackstand or equivalent support under baler frame. Avoid placing jackstand under MegaWide™ Plus pickup frame.

1. Park baler on level surface.

2. Using a jack or hoist, raise one side of baler. Place jackstand or equivalent support under baler frame.

3. Remove wheel.

4. Remove nuts, washers, and spindle.

NOTE: If removed, install spindle mounting bolts with nuts on outside of machine. Exception: On MegaWide pickups, mount top pair of cap screws with nuts on inside of machine.

5. Reposition wheel spindle and reinstall hardware. Tighten nuts to specifications.

Specification

Wheel Spindle Mounting Hardware -Torque 237 N·m (175 lb.-ft.)

6. Install wheel. (See TIRE INSTALLATION and WHEEL NUT TORQUE in this section.)

7. Repeat procedure on opposite side.

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