Tightening Caster Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampeners; Tightening Walking Beam Adjustment Bolts; Tensioning Air Conditioner Compressor Belts - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

5.6.3 Tightening Caster Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampeners

Each caster is equipped with two fluid-filled anti-shimmy
dampeners (A).
Mounting bolts (B) and (C) need to be checked periodically for
security. For inspection intervals, refer to
Schedule/Record, page 359.
• Two inboard bolts (B) should be tightened to
136 Nm (100 lbf·ft)
• Outboard bolt (C) should be tightened to 244 Nm (182 lbf·ft)
• Outboard jam nut (D) should be tightened to
136 Nm (100 lbf·ft)

5.6.4 Tightening Walking Beam Adjustment Bolts

Check walking beam adjustment bolt torque after 5, 10, and 50 hours of field or road operation.
1. Tighten and torque back bolts (A) to 759 Nm (560 lbf·ft).
2. Tighten and torque bottom bolts (B) to 759 Nm (560 lbf·ft).
3. Repeat the previous steps on the opposite side.

5.6.5 Tensioning Air Conditioner Compressor Belts

During the first few hours of windrower operation, and after being replaced, the air conditioner compressor belt will need
to be tensioned.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to
262170
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
5.2.2 Maintenance
5.3.1 Opening Hood, page
385
B
Figure 5.40: Anti-Shimmy Dampener
A
B
Figure 5.41: Walking Beam Adjustment Bolts
362.
A
C
D
Revision A