Wheel Nut Tightening - PRONAR PT610 Operator's Manual

Pronar PT610
FIGURE 5.3 Adjustment of wheel axle bearings
(1) hub cover, (2) castellated nut, (3) cotter pin
The wheel should turn smoothly without stiffness or detectable resistance not originating from
abrasion of brake shoes in brake drum. Adjustment of bearing slackness may only be
conducted when the trailer is hitched to tractor and the load box is empty.
TIP
If the wheel is dismounted, bearing slackness is easy to check and adjust.
5.2.6 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING WHEEL, INSPECTION OF WHEEL NUT
TIGHTENING
Dismounting wheel
Immobilise trailer with parking brake.
Place chocks under trailer rear wheel.
Ensure that trailer shall not move during wheel dismounting.
5.8
SECTION 5