Every 50 Hours—540M Loaders


Tighten Mounting Frame Hardware

  1. IMPORTANT:

    W21747
    W21747-UN-01SEP11

    Torque Sequence (left-hand side shown)

    A - Flange Head Cap Screws

    B - Cap Screws and Washers

    C - Flange Head Cap Screws

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    6105M, 6115M, 6125M, 6105R, 6115R, 6125R, 5M Series, 5100M, 6030 Series, 6030P Series, 6020 Series, 6010 Series, 6000 Series, 6X05 Series, and 6X15 Series Tractors: Tighten seven cap screws (A, B, and C), on both sides, to specification using the tightening sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Flange Head Cap Screws (A)Torque620 N·m (457 lb·ft)
    Cap Screws (B)Torque620 N·m (457 lb·ft)
    Flange Head Cap Screws (C)Torque580 N·m (428 lb·ft)


  2. IMPORTANT: Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    W21984
    W21984-UN-10NOV11

    Torque Sequence (left-hand side shown)

    A - Cap Screws, M20 x 100

    B - Cap Screws, M20 x 90

    C - Cap Screws, M20 x 55

    5225 and 5325 Tractors: Tighten cap screws to specifications in the torque sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Cap Screws (A and B)Torque610 N·m (450 lb·ft)
    Cap Screws (C)Torque530 N·m (390 lb·ft)


  3. IMPORTANT:

    W20720
    W20720-UN-03MAR10

    Side Exhaust—Left-Hand Side (if equipped)

    W20721
    W20721-UN-03MAR10

    A - Hardware, Clamp

    B - Hardware, Support Bracket

    C - Exhaust Pipe

    D - Cap Screw (5 each side)

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    NOTE: Side-discharge exhaust pipe (C) (if equipped) must be removed to access the left-hand mounting frame cap screws.

    5065M, 5075M, 5085M, 5095M, 5100M (Augusta), 5105M, and 5115M MFWD Tractors:

    1. Remove the left-hand side-discharge exhaust pipe (C), if equipped:

      1. Loosen clamp hardware (A).
      2. Remove and retain support bracket hardware (B) and exhaust pipe (C).

    2. Tighten hardware to specification in the sequence shown.

      ItemMeasurementSpecification
      Cap Screw (D)Torque625 N·m (460 lb·ft)

    3. Install side-discharge exhaust pipe (C), if equipped. Position pipe as shown, tighten clamp hardware (A) and fasten the pipe to the support bracket using hardware (B).


  4. IMPORTANT:

    W21985
    W21985-UN-10NOV11

    A - Cap Screws, M20 x 55

    B - Cap Screws, M20 x 90

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    5X25 Series, and 5E Series Tractors: Tighten hardware to specifications in the sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Cap Screws (A)Torque530 N·m (390 lb·ft)
    Cap Screws (B)Torque610 N·m (450 lb·ft)


  5. IMPORTANT:

    W23261
    W23261-UN-17DEC12

    W23262
    W23262-UN-17DEC12

    A - Cap Screws, M20 x 55

    B - Washer, 21.4 x 42 x 5

    C - Cap Screws, M20 x 90

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    NOTE: It can be necessary to remove the engine oil filter and fuel filter to allow access to mounting frame hardware for torquing. (Refer to your Tractor Operator’s manual for removal and installation procedures.)

    5E (IT4) Series Tractors: Tighten hardware to specifications in the sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Cap Screws (A)Torque530 N·m (390 lb·ft)
    Cap Screws (C)Torque610 N·m (450 lb·ft)


  6. IMPORTANT:

    W26446
    W26446-UN-13NOV14

    Torque Sequence (right-hand side shown)

    A - Cap Screws, M20

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tighten loader mounting frame cap screws (A) after the first 10 hours of operation and again after every 50 hours.

    5085E and 5100E Tractors: Tighten cap screws to specifications in the torque sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Cap Screw (A)Torque530 N·m (400 lb·ft)


  7. IMPORTANT:

    W21994
    W21994-UN-31JAN12

    6D (T3) Series Tractors (Right-Hand Side Shown)

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    6D (MY12 and prior) Series Tractors: Tighten hardware to specification in the sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Cap ScrewsTorque580 N·m (428 lb·ft)


  8. IMPORTANT:

    W22979
    W22979-UN-14SEP12

    6E and 6D (IT4; MY13 and newer) Series Tractors (right-hand side shown)

    Prevent possible damage to the tractor or loader caused by operating with loose mounting frames. Tightening the loader mounting frame hardware after the first 3 hours of loader operation is critical. Tighten again after 10 hours and again after every 50 hours.

    6E and 6D (IT4; MY13 and newer) Series Tractors: Tighten hardware to specification in the sequence shown.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Cap ScrewsTorque580 N·m (428 lb·ft)



Tighten MFWD Axle Housing and Kingpin Mounting Hardware

W07471
W07471-UN-07JUL05

Right-Hand Side Axle Housing (viewed from the front)

A - Cap Screws (4 each side)

B - Cap Screws (4 each side)

C - Cap Screws (13 used)

Tighten kingpin mounting cap screws (A and B), on both sides, to specification.

ItemMeasurementSpecification
Kingpin Mounting Cap Screws (A and B)Torque620 N·m (457 lb·ft)

Tighten 13 right-hand side axle housing-to-differential case cap screws (C) to specification.

ItemMeasurementSpecification
Axle Housing-to-Differential Case Cap Screws (C)Torque310 N·m (229 lb·ft)

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