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3installing wheel, 4inflating tire, Installing wheel – MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

8.11.3 Installing Wheel

CAUTION

When installing wheel be sure to use the holes that are countersunk to match bolt head profile. The
uncountersunk holes do NOT seat the bolts correctly.

IMPORTANT

Be sure valve stem points away from wheel support.

1. Position

wheel

on

spindle

and

install

bolts.

Partially tighten.

2. Remove blocks or stand and lower jack until tire

contacts the ground.

3. Torque bolts to 120 ft·lbf (160 N·m) in accordance with

tightening sequence shown.

4. Lower jack completely and remove from work area.

Figure 8.142

8.11.4 Inflating Tire

Check tire pressure daily. Maintain pressure at 30 psi (207 kPa) for field wheels and 80 psi (552 kPa) for optional
transport system wheels.

WARNING

• Service tires safely.

• A tire can explode during inflation and cause

serious injury or death.

Figure 8.143

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