Tyres And Wheels - Hayter SST38/ST42 Operator's Manual

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TYRES AND WHEELS

The tractor is fitted with grassland tyres designed to provide optimum traction with minimum turf marking.
For a good tractive performance check:
- That the tyres are in good condition.
- That the tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures.
- That ground speed is suited to the conditions.
Removing a front wheel:
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Position the tractor on a firm, level surface and engage the
parking brake before attempting to remove a wheel.
- Engage the parking brake and place chocks under all wheels which are to remain on the ground.
- Place a jack under the front axle adjacent to the wheel to be removed.
- Raise the wheel to clear the ground.
- Remove the plastic cap at the centre of the wheel.
- Remove the circlip and washer and carefully slide the wheel off the stub axle.
- Replace the wheel reversing the steps described above.
Removing a rear wheel:
- Engage the parking brake and place chocks under all wheels which are to remain on the ground.
- Place a jack under the chassis adjacent to the wheel to removed.
- Slacken off the 4 wheel nuts - Do not remove.
- Raise the wheel to clear the ground.
- Remove the 4 wheel nuts from the studs and carefully slide the
wheel clear.
- Replace the wheel by reversing the steps described above.
IMPORTANT - Torque the 4 wheel nuts to 100Nm.
- Only use the recommended jacking points.
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