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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
After all repairs and/or adjustments, always test the
Turf Tender before operating. Failure to do may
result in injury or even death.
WARNING
Tire and wheel mounting and demounting can be
dangerous and must only be done by trained
personnel using proper tools and procedures.
Failure to comply with safety procedures and
information contained here can result in serious
injury or even death.
Tires
The tires on the Turf Tender are designed to provide good
flotation (less compaction) under normal circumstances. It is
important to check tire pressure on all tires periodically to
ensure they are properly inflated. Proper inflation will extend
wear and provide good flotation. The recommended tire
pressure operating range is 13-18 psi (90-124 kPa) for 26.5
in. tires and 15-22 psi (115-169) for 33 in. tires. Do not exceed
the maximum tire pressure listed.
WARNING
Operation of the Turf Tender with improperly
inflated tires could result in serious injury or even
death due to the potential rollover under certain
conditions such as operating on a hillside.
CHANGING AN OUTSIDE TIRE
1. Empty all material from the hopper; then chock the
wheel(s) on the opposite side of the Turf Tender.
2. With the Turf Tender hooked to a tractor that has the
parking brake set, jack up the frame directly in front of
the axle mount.
3. Using jack stands, support the frame so it is safe to work
beneath. Under no conditions should cement blocks (cinder
blocks) or unstable piles of wood blocks be used.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance of any kind below the
Turf Tender unless it is properly secured and
stabilized.
4. Remove the wheel bolts; then remove the wheel.
5. Bring the wheel to a tire repair center to fix or replace the
tire.
NOTE: Due to the specialized equipment necessary,
tire removal, repair, and mounting should be only
performed by a tire repair service shop.
6. Place the wheel back into position; then install the wheel
bolts. Tighten until snug.
NOTE: Do not lubricate threads.
7. Using a crisscross pattern, tightening wheel bolts to 90 ft-
lb (12.4 kg-m).
CAUTION
Do not under or over torque the wheel bolts.
Inappropriate wheel bolt torque will result in wheels
loosening and possibly falling off.
8. Remove the jack stands from beneath the Turf Tender;
then lower the jack.
NOTE: Wheel bolt torque must be checked every
10 hours after mounting a wheel until the bolts
maintain the proper torque.
CHANGING AN INSIDE TIRE (4-WHEEL MODELS)
Changing an inside tire is slightly more complicated than
changing an outside tire since it involves removing the “walking
beam” axle assembly and rolling it out from beneath the Turf
Tender.
1. Empty all material from the hopper; then chock the
wheel(s) on the opposite side of the Turf Tender.
2. With the Turf Tender hooked to a tractor that has the
parking brake set, jack up the frame directly in front of
the axle mount.
