Step 11. Install Wheels - MacDon R85 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 11. INSTALL WHEELS

a. Attach a lifting chain to the hook at one end of
the carrier frame, and to a forklift (or
equivalent).
b. Lift frame so that the cutterbar is slightly off the
ground.
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c. Remove bolt (A) securing shipping wedge (B)
at the lower lift link, and remove wedge.
CAUTION
Do NOT drive out this bolt. If carrier frame
is lifted high enough, bolt becomes free to
remove.
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d. Remove wheel bolts from wheel hub.
CAUTION
When installing wheel be sure to use the
holes that are countersunk to match bolt head
profile. The un-countersunk holes do not seat
the bolts correctly.
IMPORTANT
Remove excess paint from tapered surface
of bolt holes in wheel.
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e. Install wheel with existing bolts. Be sure valve
stem points away from wheel support.
f. Torque bolts to 120 ft·lbf (160 N·m) following
tightening sequence shown above.
IMPORTANT
Follow proper bolt tightening sequence
shown above.
g. Lower carrier frame, and repeat steps a. to f. to
install the other wheel.
h. Check tires inflated to 30 psi (207 kPa).
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