Step 10. Install Wheels - MacDon R80 Manual

STEP 10. INSTALL WHEELS

a. Attach a lifting chain to the hook at one end of
the carrier frame. Attach the other end to a
forklift or equivalent.
b. Lift frame so that the cutterbar is slightly off the
ground.
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c. Remove bolt (A) securing shipping wedge (B)
at the lower lift link and remove wedge.
CAUTION
Do not drive out this bolt. If carrier frame
is lifted high enough, bolt becomes free to
remove.
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d. Remove wheel bolts from wheel hub.
CAUTION
When installing wheel be sure to use the
holes that are countersunk to match bolt
head profile. The uncountersunk holes do
not seat the bolts correctly.
e. Install wheel with existing bolts. Be sure valve
stem points away from wheel support.
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f. Torque bolts to 120 ft lb (160 N·m) following
tightening sequence shown.
IMPORTANT
Follow proper bolt tightening sequence
shown.
g. Lower carrier frame and repeat steps a. to f.
for other end of carrier frame.
h. Check tires inflated to 30 psi (207 kPa).
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Issue – April 2007