MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 111)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.9 WHEELS AND TIRES
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
7.9.1 Wheel Bolts
IMPORTANT
Check and tighten wheel bolts after the first
hour of operation, and every 100 hours
thereafter.
IMPORTANT
Maintain 120 ft·lbf (160 N·m) torque using
tightening sequence as shown below.
IMPORTANT
Whenever a wheel is removed and
re-installed, check torque after one hour of
operation.
7.9.2 Wheel - Removal/Installation
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
7.9.2.1 Removal
a. Loosen wheel bolts slightly.
b. Jack up the mower conditioner using one of the
following three recommended procedures:
NOTE
Minimum jack capacity: 5,000 lb. (2,270 kg).
Bottle Jack (Field Application):
1. Lower header to the ground.
2. Position a bottle jack (A) and a block under
frame leg (as shown).
IMPORTANT
Ensure jack locates on flat area under
frame.
3. Operate jack to raise wheel off ground.
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