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8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
8.18
REAR HUB NUT LOCK / APPLICATION AND INSPECTION _________________
The Hub Nut Lock is a quick visual indicator to the security of
the Hub Nut. Due to its design and colouring the Hub Nut
Lock is easily visible from a distance even when the tractor
unit is in use or is parked.
Daily:
Visual checks must be conducted to check that the Wheel
Nut Locks are in place. If missing replacement components
must be sourced before using the equipment.
T
he Hub Nut (B) should be tightened to 400 Nm (295 lbf-ft). If
necessary, over torque the Wheel Nut to allow the Hub Nut
lock (C) to be fitted. Never under torque.
8.19
WHEEL AND STEERING ALIGNMENT / ADJUSTMENT _____________________
The steering alignment should be set with zero Toe Angle.
•
Back off the Locknuts (B)
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Using Spanners, individually hold each Rod End (C) and
rotate the Track Rod (A), by shortening the Rod (A) the
wheels will toe in, by lengthening the wheels will toe out,
adjust to required length.
•
When zero Toe is achieved, tighten Locknuts (B).
•
The wheels should be set to run parallel with direction of
travel when machine is travelling in a straight line.
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D
C
A
Wheel Rim
B
Hub Nut
C
Hub Nut Lock
D
Hub Nut Lock Screw
A
B
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