Adjusting and Tightening Wheels—Flanged Axle

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Flanged Axle

A - Disk-to-Axle Flange Bolt

CAUTION: Avoid the possibility of personal injury. Never operate tractor with loose wheel bolts. Wheel bolts are critical and require retightening.

IMPORTANT: Do not use clamp-on dual wheels with steel wheels, on flanged axle.

The distance between the side wall of the tire and the fender must not be less than 50 mm (1.97 in.).

The distance between the running surface (edge) of the tire and the fender must not be less than 60 mm (2.36 in.).

Item	Measurement	Specification
Disk-to-Axle Flange Bolts (A)	Torque	610 N∙m (450 lb-ft)

The tread width can be adjusted by shifting or turning the rims. Additional tread widths can be achieved by using spacers.

In addition, the complete wheel can be installed on the other side of the tractor, in doing so, maintain the direction of tire rotation.

After adjustment has been completed tighten wheel retaining bolts to specified torque (A).

IMPORTANT: Retighten all wheel attaching bolts after 100 m (328 ft), 3 hours, and 10 hours of operation.