MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 90)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.12 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.
7.12.1 Wheel Bolts
IMPORTANT
Check and tighten wheel bolts after the
first hour of operation, and every 100
hours thereafter.
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.
7.12.2 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.
7.12.2.1 Removal
a. Loosen wheel bolts slightly.
b. Jack up the mower conditioner using one of the
following three recommended procedures:
NOTE
Minimum jack capacity: 5000 lb (2270 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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