Step 7. install rear swing axle – MacDon D65 User Manual
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REAR AXLES AND WHEELS
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STEP 7. INSTALL REAR SWING
AXLE
a. Remove 5/8 NC X 4.5 LG bolt (A) from axle
support swivel (B). Ensure spacer (C) remains in 
place. Make note of hardware orientation for 
replacement in next step. 
b. Position swing axle (D) on axle support swivel (B)
and attach with one 5/8 NC X 4.5 LG bolt (A), and 
nut. Torque to 160 ft·lbf (217 N·m). 
c. Set the swing axle perpendicular or slightly
forward of perpendicular to cutterbar.
d. Raise axle support (D).
e. Adjust gap (E) between cutterbar and axle support
(F) to 0.02-0.16 in. (0.5-4.0 mm) by loosening jam 
nut (G) and turning adjuster bolt (H). Retighten 
jam nut. 
 
 
A
C
B
A
D
B
G
H
E
F
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