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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 walking beam axle mounting bolts and nuts
(front & rear). Roll axle assembly out to the rear.
5. Stand the axle assembly on end and remove the wheel
bolts; then remove the wheel.
6. 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.
7. Place the wheel back into position; then install the wheel
bolts. Tighten until snug.
NOTE: Do not lubricate threads.
8. 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.
9. Roll the axle assembly back under the Turf Tender and
install the eight bolts and nuts securing it to the frame.
Tighten the hardware to 75 ft-lb (10.3 kg-m).
10. 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.
Axle Lubrication
Larger Turf Tender models come equipped with 2
independent walking beam axles. The walking beam axles need
regular greasing maintenance. There are grease points on the
front and rear of each axle assembly. General lithium grease
may be used for a lubricant. See the lubrication schedule for
proper lubrication application.
Wheel Bearings
The wheel bearings should be repacked with grease and
the seals inspected annually under normal use and conditions.
This procedure should be done more often if you are using the
Turf Tender every day or if working with extremely abrasive
materials or fertilizers.
NOTE: For Turf Tender models with only one wheel
on each side, ignore the steps referencing the
walking beam axles.
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.
MAINTENANCE
