Base; Tires And Wheels - Mec 4069RT Service And Parts Manual

B
ASE
When steam cleaning the base/undercarriage, cover electrical components
to prevent water penetration.
Steam clean the base as necessary, and inspect all welds and brackets. Check for
cylinder pins that have turned in their mounting, which may indicate sheared retaining
pins.
T W
IRES AND
Inspect for cuts, chunking, side-wall damage, or abnormal wear. ANY TIRE FAULTS
MUST BE CORRECTED before further machine operation. Refer to Parts sections for
replacement tires.
FAILURE TO USE APPROVED PARTS MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
REPLACE TIRES WITH THE CORRECT TIRES TO MAINTAIN THE
RATING OF THE EQUIPMENT.
IF FOAM FILLED TIRES WERE FITTED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THEY
MUST BE REPLACED WITH EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION TIRES AND
FOAM-FILL WEIGHT.
C
HANGING
Refer to "Lift and Support The Machine" in the Introduction Section of this manual for
instructions and safety precautions.
Always block the wheels before lifting the machine.
1. Chock tires on the end of machine opposite the tire to be changed.
2. Lift the end of machine requiring a tire change and support with jackstands of ade-
quate capacity.
3. Remove lug bolts and pull the wheel off. Note the position of the centering washers.
4. Install the replacement wheel.
5. While ensuring the correct positioning of the centering washers, install lug bolts and
torque to 55 lb-ft. (75 Nm).
6. Remove the chocks.
HEELS
T
IRES
"4069RT" Service and Parts Manual
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March 2014
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