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Danger – MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower User Manual

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

Form # 169053

109

Model Year - 2009

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.

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 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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