Install Wheel Spindles on 450M and 550M Balers with MegaWide™ Plus Pickup and 14L x 16.1 Tires

Wheel spindles and tires are factory installed in the normal position on 450M and 550M balers with the MegaWide™ Plus pickup.

Wheel spindle position controls baler height and feeding capacity.

Normal position shown is used for most baling conditions. For all other crop conditions, see Wheel Spindle Positions in Preparing the Baler section.

1. When raising baler with a jack or hoist, place a jackstand or equivalent support under the baler frame (A) before installing spindles and tires. Do not place the jackstand under the 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 (4 used) (Without Bale Ramp)

   B - Cap Screw, M16 x 200 and Flat Washer (4 each 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 (2 used)

   Park baler on a level surface.

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

   Flange Nuts	Torque	237 N·m (175 lb·ft)

5. Repeat on the opposite side.