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CAUTION: Avoid the possibility of personal injury. Failure to
follow torquing sequence and procedure will result in damage to equipment
and may result in personal injury. Wheel bolts are critical and require
repeated torquing.
NOTE: Wheel rim (A) has one tight fit hole smaller than other holes. One slot fit hole is 180° from tight fit hole, for improved wheel centering.
Install and hand tighten bolt in the tight
fit hole (B).
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Install and hand tighten bolt in slot fit hole (C).
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Install and hand tighten remaining bolts.
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Tighten all bolts until bolts maintain torque according to specifications.
| Item | Measurement | Specification |
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Wheel Bolts | Torque | 600 N·m (445 lb-ft) |
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Drive tractor 100 meters (100 yd) and retighten bolts.
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Tighten again at 3 HOURS, 10 HOURS, and DAILY for
first week of operation and every 250 hours.
IMPORTANT: Carefully follow procedure for retightening wheel
bolts. Failure to do so could lead to wheel hub damage.