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Extending the Axle
WARNING
The machine is not stable when towing it with the
axle in the narrow position.
Tow the machine with the axle in the wide position.
Important: Adjust the axle to the narrow position only
to move the machine through a narrow access point,
such as the gate of a fence or the doorway of a building.
Preparing to Change the Axle Width
1. Move the machine to a level job-site surface.
2. Disconnect the machine from the tow vehicle.
3. Chock the tires.
4. Ensure that the drum is empty and in the mix position
(upright).
5. Ensure that the drum latch is engaged and that the
drum does not rotate toward the dump position.
Adjusting the Axle Width
WARNING
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
the machine and cause serious injury.
Use jack stands when supporting the machine.
1. Align a jack with an adequate lift height and weight
capacity under the axle; refer to
11).
2. Lift the machine until the tires are off the ground.
3. Use a jack stand at each support point on the rear
frame extension
(Figure
1
1. Support point (2)
Specifications (page
22).
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Figure 22
4. Remove the bolts and nuts that secure the inner axle to
the outer axle
(Figure
3
1
2
5
1. Wide position (towing)
2. Narrow position
3. Nut (wide position)
5. Align the inner axle to the desired position as follows:
•
Slide each side of the axle inward to the narrow
position
(Figure
•
Slide each side of the axle outward to the wide
(tow) position
6. Align the holes of the inner axle with the holes of the
outer axle.
7. Insert the bolts through the axle holes
8. Thread the nuts onto the bolts, and torque the nuts
to 87 N-m (64 ft-lb).
Towing the Machine
WARNING
Towing the machine at high speed increases the
risk of a hitch malfunction and tire failure. Higher
speeds also increase the momentum of the machine
and braking distance. If the machine becomes
detached from the tow vehicle at high speed, it
could cause damage to property, or injury or death
to bystanders.
Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing the
machine. For poor road conditions or inclement
weather, reduce speed accordingly.
15
23).
3
4
6
5
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Figure 23
4. Nut (narrow position)
5. Bolt (wide position)
6. Bolt (narrow position)
23).
(Figure
23).
(Figure
23).
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