Tightening Hardware
IMPORTANT:
Verify tightness of ALL BOLTS, U-BOLTS and CAP SCREWS after first 10 hours of operation and again at end of first week (50 hours) of operation or damage to machine may occur.
Tighten all bolts to torques specified in this section unless otherwise noted.
Always check tightness of hardware periodically to maintain good machine operation.
Torque 1 in. wheel module bolts to specification. Torque eight SAE Grade 8 bolts at main frame wheel module timing tube to specification. Torque all gang attaching hardware (hardware should have cap screw head down) to specification.
Specification
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Rockshaft Bearing Hardware
-Torque
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407 N·m
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(300 lb-ft)
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Center Rockshaft Tube Hardware
-Torque
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320 N·m
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(255 lb-ft)
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Gang Attaching Hardware
-Torque
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237 N·m
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(175 lb-ft)
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