6.6.2 Tightening Caster Wheel Nuts
At first use or when a wheel is removed, check wheel nut/bolt torque every 15 minutes on the road or 1 hour in the field
until the specified torque is maintained. Once specified torque is maintained, check wheel nut/bolt torque after 10 and 50
hours (field or road operation), and then every 200 hour intervals thereafter.
1. Locate caster wheel assemblies (A).
2. Tighten wheel nuts (A) to 163 Nm (120 lbf·ft) using the
tightening sequence shown at right. Repeat the tightening
sequence three times.
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Figure 6.37: Caster Wheel Location
Figure 6.38: Forked Casters with Suspension
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4
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