CynkoMet N-233 Series, Instructions For Use And Operation

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Cynko Met
N-233
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turning the wheel, simultaneously tighten the castellated nut until
the wheel stops completely,
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unscrew the nut by 1/6 -1/3 turn, until alignment with the next
groove for the pin with the hole in the pivot.
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Secure the nut with a new cotter pin, and firmly press the hub cap
in.
The mentioned steps should be repeated checking the remaining wheels.
The wheel, after correct adjustment of the bearings should turn smoothly
without stops and perceptible resistance.
The soundness of bearings backlash has to be finally checked after
driving a few kilometers with the spreader, checking the degree of the
hubs’
heating by hand.
The following may be causes of significant resistance when turning
wheels and strong heating of hubs:

improper adjustment of bearing backlash,

contaminants found in grease,

damaged bearings,
The above symptoms require dismantling the wheel hub and removing the
fault (replacement of grease or bearings).
6.2 Brake adjustment.
Brake adjustment should be carried out if:
• the brakes of both wheels do not brake uniformly.
•
expander levers are not parallel to each other,
•
a repair of the brake system was carried out.