Wheels And Tires; Wheel Bolts; Wheel - Removal/Installation - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

7.12 WHEELS AND TIRES

DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.

7.12.1 Wheel Bolts

IMPORTANT
Check and tighten wheel bolts after the
first hour of operation and every 100 hours
thereafter. Maintain 120 ft·lbf (160 N·m)
torque using tightening sequence as
shown.
6
4
2
IMPORTANT
Whenever a wheel is removed and re-
installed, check torque after one hour of
operation.
Form # 169053
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
1
3
5
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7.12.2 Wheel - Removal/Installation

DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
7.12.2.1 Removal
a. Loosen wheel bolts slightly.
b. Jack up the mower conditioner using one of the
following recommended procedures:
Minimum jack capacity – 5000 lb (2270
kg).
Bottle Jack (Field Application):
1. Lower header to the ground.
A
2. Position a bottle jack (A) and a block under
frame leg as shown.
IMPORTANT
Ensure jack locates on flat area under
frame.
3. Operate jack to raise wheel off ground.
NOTE
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Model Year - 2010