Alltech KEENAN MechFiber345, Operator'S Manual

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6.11 Tyres
1. Each week check the tyres for wear and damage.
2. Each week check the tyre pressures. Optimum tyre pressures are shown in Table 14.
This information is given as guidance. If in doubt please contact KEENAN service.
WARNING:
When refitting and re-inflating tyre/wheel assemblies,
a safety cage should be used to prevent possible
injury. Incorrectly fitted tyres are dangerous. Please
make sure tyre repairs are carried out by experienced
tyre fitters.
Type Bar PSI
305 / 55 R 22.5 7.0 110
285 / 70 R 19.5 8.5 125
385 / 55 R 22.5 9.0 132
385 / 65 R 22.5 (8 stud) 5.5 81
385 / 65 R 22.5 (10 stud) 9.0 132
445 / 45 R 19.5 9.0 132
445 / 65 R 22.5 9.0 132
Table 14: Tyre Pressure
6.12 Wheels
1. Each year lever off the hub cap, remove the split pin and castle nut and
remove the hub.
2. Check seals, bearings, brake shoes, springs, studs, and all other
internal parts.
3. Replace worn parts, re-grease and refit.
Note:
When re-fitting the wheels, tighten the castle nut until resistance is felt (do not
over tighten). Release the castle nut 1/6 of a revolution, check for movement in
the hub, and if none, re-fit the split pin.
Changing a wheel
• Park the mixer wagon on level ground and apply the handbrake.
• Fit chocks to opposite wheels to prevent machine movement during the
operation. Loosen the wheel nuts with a wrench but do not remove the nuts at
this stage.
• Jack up the mixer wagon underneath the axle until the bottom of the wheel is
off the ground. Remove the nuts completely and slide off the wheel.
• Refit the wheel ensuring that the centre of the wheel is properly located on the
hub and hand tighten wheel nuts.
• Lower the machine and tighten the nuts to the recommended torque using
suitable equipment.
• Check the wheel nuts for tightness after 1 hour of use, repeating on a weekly
basis.
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Revision A04 July 2018