Install Axle Supports, Spindles and Tailwheels

NOTE: Machine is equipped with two tailwheel supports. Perform the following procedures on BOTH tailwheel supports. Right-hand side shown.

1. Install axle support (A) on beam using two M20 V-bolts and four lock nuts. Leave lock nuts loose.

2. Slide axle support along beam until centered on beam as shown or position at desired wheel spacing. Tighten lock nuts to specifications.

Specification

V-Bolt Lock Nuts -Torque 542 N·m (400 lb-ft)


A-Axle Support

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HX10

W03613

HX14

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NOTE: There are two types of 1/2 in. wheel nuts in bag of hardware:

3. Install tailwheel on hub using four 1/2 x 1-1/2 in. round head bolts and nuts.

  • For laminated tires and used aircraft tires, install lock nuts with flat side toward wheel.
  • For wheels used with 15 in. pneumatic tires, install nuts with tapered side toward wheel.

Tighten wheel mounting hardware to specifications.

Specification

Tailwheel Mounting Hardware -Torque 110 N·m (80 lb-ft)

W03614

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4. Wrap a lifting strap around rear axle beam and attach to a hoist.

5. Apply multipurpose grease to pivoting surface of spindle (C).

6. Raise rear of machine and install tailwheel and spindle assembly (C), two washers (A), clamp (B) and M20 x 100 mm cap screw and lock nut. Position clamp as shown.

7. Lower rear of machine and tighten lock nut on clamp (B).

8. Repeat on opposite side.


A-Washers (HX10; 46 x 63.5 x 2 mm) (HX14; 59 x 73 x 2 mm)
B-Clamp
C-Tailwheel and Spindle Assembly

W03615

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