MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 222)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
8.11.2 Removing Wheels
1. Loosen wheel bolts slightly.
2. Jack up the mower conditioner using one of the following three recommended procedures.
NOTE: Minimum jack capacity: 5000 lb. (2270 kg).
Removing Wheels: Field Application (bottle jack)
Follow these steps to raise mower conditioner for wheel removal using a bottle jack under the frame leg:
1. Lower mower conditioner to the ground.
2. Position a bottle jack (A) and a block under frame
leg (B).
IMPORTANT
Ensure jack locates on flat area under frame.
3. Operate jack to raise wheel off ground.
4. Remove wheel bolts and remove wheel.
Figure 8.139
Removing Wheels: Field or Road Application (bottle jack)
Follow these steps to raise the mower conditioner for wheel removal using a bottle jack under the end of
mower conditioner:
1. Raise mower conditioner to full height (if mower
conditioner is in working position).
2. Close lift cylinder lock-out valves. See Section 5.3 Lift
Cylinder Lock-Out Valves, page 30 .
3. Locate a bottle jack (or equivalent) under end of mower
conditioner (A).
NOTE: If ground is soft, use a block under jack.
4. Operate jack to raise wheel off ground.
5. Remove wheel bolts and remove wheel.
Figure 8.140
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