Install Wheel Spindles on 459, 459S, and 559 Balers with MegaWide™ Plus Pickup and 14L x 16.1 Tires

NOTE: Wheel spindles and tires are factory installed in the normal position on 459, 459 Silage Special, and 559 balers with MegaWide™ Plus pickup.

NOTE: Wheel spindle position controls baler height and feeding capacity.

NOTE: Normal position shown is used for most baling conditions. For other crop conditions, see WHEEL SPINDLE POSITIONS in Preparing the Baler section.

1. IMPORTANT: When raising baler with a jack or hoist, place a jackstand or equivalent support under baler frame (A) before installing spindles and tires. Do not place jackstand under MegaWide™ Plus pickup frame.

   
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   Normal Position—Optional Bale Ramp Shown

   
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   Raised Position—Optional Bale Ramp Shown

   A - Location (Baler Frame)

   B - Cap Screw, M16 x 180-10.9 (4 used) (Without Bale Ramp)

   B - Cap Screw and Flat Washer, M16 x 200-10.9 (4 used) (With Bale Ramp)

   C - Spacer Plate

   D - Flange Nut, M16 (4 used on Normal Position)

   D - Flange Nut, M16 (6 used on Raised Position)

   E - Spindle

   F - Cap Screw, M16 x 80-8.8 (2 used)

   Park baler on level surface.

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

3. Install cap screws (B), spacer plate (C), flange nuts (D), and spindle (E) with offset down.

4. Tighten flange nuts to specifications.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Flange Nuts	Torque	237 N·m (175 lb.-ft.)

5. Repeat on opposite side.