Install Axle Support(s), Spindle(s) and Tailwheel(s)-MX7

NOTE: If machine is equipped with two tailwheel supports, perform the following procedures on BOTH tailwheel supports unless noted otherwise.

1. Wrap a lifting strap (A) around axle support tube (B) and attach to a hoist.

2. Single Tailwheel:

a. Insert end of axle support tube (B) between mounting flanges (C) located at top, rear of cutter.

b. Align holes in tube with holes in mounting flanges and install M16 x 110 cap screw and lock nut (D). Leave lock nut loose.

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A-Lifting Strap
B-Axle Support Tube
C-Mounting Flanges
D-Cap Screw and Lock Nut, M16 x 110

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Dual Tailwheel:

a. Insert end of axle support tube (A) between mounting flanges located at top, rear of cutter.

b. Align holes in tube with holes in mounting flanges and install three 17 x 30 x 3 mm washers (B) at location shown, and M16 x 110 cap screw and lock nut (C). Leave lock nut loose.


A-Axle Support Tube
B-Washer, 17 x 30 x 3 mm (3 used)
C-Cap Screw and Lock Nut

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Left-Hand Side

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Right-Hand Side

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

4. Install spindle (C), one 1-33/64 x 2-1/4 x 0.075 in. washer (B) and 8 x 50 mm spring pin (A).


A-Spring Pin, 8 x 50 mm
B-Washer, 1-33/64 x 2-1/4 x 0.075 in.
C-Spindle

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5. Install tailwheel with four 1/2 x 1-1/2 in. round-head bolts and lock nuts. Install lock nuts opposite side of spindle hub. Tighten lock nuts to specification.

Specification

Lock Nuts -Torque 110 N·m (90 lb-ft)

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A-Cap Screw and Lock Nut, M16 x 45


B-Cap Screw and Lock Nut, M16 x 110


C-Flange Head Cap Screw and Lock Nut, M16 x 45 (2 each used)


D-Plate (2 used)

NOTE: Plates (D) are installed in location shown for initial setup. Reposition plates according to desired cutting height. (See ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT/TAILWHEEL POSITION in Operating the Cutter section.)

6. Install two plates (D), as shown, using two M16 x 45 flange head cap screws and lock nuts (C) and one M16 x 110 cap screw and lock nut (A).

7. Tighten lock nut (B).

8. Lower tailwheel and remove lifting strap.

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