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RUNNING GEAR OPERATOR'S MANUAL DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. P.O. Box 127 511 East Main St. ST. NAZIANZ, WI 54232 920-773-2121 12.10811 4/05 FAX: 920-773-1200...
GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist the operator in maintaining and operating the Running Gear. Read it carefully; it furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable service. Each section of this manual is clearly identified and is divided into smaller sections.
Maintenance and Adjustments sections of this manual. [] Complete the Delivery Registration Card and have customer sign it and return it to Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. I acknowledge that above points were reviewed with me at the time of delivery.
Maintenance and Adjustments sections of this manual. [] Complete the Delivery Registration Card and have customer sign it and return it to Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. I acknowledge that above points were reviewed with me at the time of delivery.
Grease fittings are provided on the running gear at several important pivot points. Fittings should be lubricated at least four times a year. Use a good grade of lithium base grease. Wipe dirt from the fittings before greasing to prevent any dirt from being forced into the bearings or pivots.
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LUBRICATION (continued) WHEEL BEARINGS Type of Grease: Use a good grade of Lithium Base Wheel Bearing Grease. Carefully raise and support each wheel as repacking is performed. Remove the hub from the spindle. Inspect the inner and outer cups in the hub. Be sure both cups are seated against the shoulders in the hub.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Use these torque values when tightening hardware (excluding: Lock- nuts and Self-tapping, Thread Forming and Sheet Metal Screws) unless speci- fied otherwise. All torque values are in Lb-Ft except those marked with an * which are Lb-In (for metric torque value Nm, multiply Lb-Ft value by 1.355 or Lb-In value by 0.113)
CAUTION If running gear is ordered without mounted tires, it is recommended that tire mounting only be attempted by a qualified tire manufacturer's installer or properly trained personnel according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Securely fasten the pole to the pivot assembly on the front axle using the machined bolt and nylon insert locknut. Fasten the assist spring to the running gear steering box with the included hardware. Adjust spring tension by loosening double nut on spring rod. Then tighten or loosen the two nuts according to whichever adjustment you are seeking and retighten the nuts to each other.
ADJUSTMENTS POLE LENGTH The 10 ton through the 14 ton running gears have poles that can be lengthened (Fig. 1). Latch Hole Stop Pin Hole Position Position Telepole standard length Telepole Lengthened IMPORTANT: Use only the latch hole location and stop pin hole location combination listed above for the latch to function properly.
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ADJUSTMENTS ( continued) POLE All running gear come with an extendible pole. The pole extends to facilitate hook-ups. To use the extendible pole, back the towing vehicle near the hitch clevis. Then lift the latch and extend the pole. Securely attach the hitch clevis to the towing vehicle with a locking hitchpin.
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ADJUSTMENTS (continued) WHEEL BEARINGS Type of Grease: Use a good grade of Lithium Base Wheel Bearing Grease. Carefully raise and support each wheel as repacking and adjustment is performed. Remove the hub from the spindle. Inspect the inner and outer cups in the hub. Be sure both cups are seated against the shoulders in the hub.
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ADJUSTMENTS (continued) REACH The running gear reach can be adjusted from 105" to 150". To adjust the reach, remove the (8) 5/8" x 1-1/2" bolts that secure the reach. Then slide the reach in or out to the desired length, and resecure the (8) 5/8" x 1-1/2" bolts. There is an optional 150"...
OPTIONAL FEATURES & ACCESSORIES SAFETY CHAIN (Part Number 12.00040) Can be obtained from your dealer. If running gear is going to be transported on a public highway, a safety chain must be obtained and installed. Always follow state and local regulations regarding a safety chain and auxiliary lighting when towing farm equipment on a public high- way.
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WHEELS & TIRES WARNING Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the anticipated weight to be placed on the running gear. CAUTION Tire mounting, repair and replacements should only be attempted by a qualified tire manufacturer's representative or by properly trained personnel following the tire manufacturer's instruction.
90 days from date of delivery to the first retail purchaser. All warranties on the new running gear shall apply only to the original retail purchaser from an authorized dealer. Repair Parts Miller warrants that it will replace, F.O.B.
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