FENDT CARAVAN 2021 Operation Manual page 27

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Warnings for changing the tire
Mount a suitable car jack on the appropriate parts of the
frame. For example to the reinforced material near the
screwed connection on the chassis frame / axle carrier
behind the axle.
Damage or even an accident resulting from the vehicle's
toppling over can occur if the jack is applied to other
parts of the vehicle.
The jack is only to be used for changing tires. It may not
be used for working under the vehicle!
The rotating stanchions may not be used as a jack!
After changing the tire, the wheel screws must be exa-
mined (after a 50 km drive) to ensure that they are
tight enough (tighten if necessary).
The jack is not part of the standard equipment in this se-
ries, and is therefore not included. We recommend using
the original car jack offered by the chassis manufacturer,
AL-KO, which is available as an optional extra.
Changing the wheel
• Mount a suitable car jack on the appropriate parts of the frame.
For example to the reinforced material near the screwed con-
nection on the chassis frame / axle carrier behind the axle.
• If the vehicle is parked on soft ground, lay a stable reinforce-
ment under jack (i.e., a board).
• Lift the vehicle until the wheel is 2 or 3 cm off the ground.
• Reposition the ratchet jack handle if it should slant when you
jack up the vehicle.
• Remove the wheel fastening screws and the wheel.
• Attach the spare tire to the hub and adjust it.
• Reattach the wheel screws and tighten them lightly over the
transversal.
• Lower the jack and remove it.
• Tighten the wheel fastening screws evenly with the wheel
wrench. The nominal value of the attachment torque is 105 nm
for steel rims and 120 nm for aluminium rims.
• Release the handbrake and reactivate the stabilization system
You should have a functional spare tire available at all
times. Therefore, have the spare tire replaced without
delay.
4. Wheels and tires