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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Every Year
The following services must be performed every year.
Adjust Toe-In
Measure Tie Rods
Measure the rear tie rod ends on the left and
right steering cylinder. The measurements
must be equal and between 4-1/8” and 4-1/2”.
Adjust the tie rods if necessary.
Make sure the tie rod ends are fully seated in
the taper.
Safely lift the front of the Apache Sprayer so
the front tires are slightly off of the ground and
turn the steering wheel so the front wheels
appear to be pointing straight.
Measure the distance that the steering cylinder
ram is extended on the left and right wheel. The
measurements must be equal and between 3-
7/8” and 4-1/8”. Adjust the steering cylinder
rams, if necessary, by turning the steering cyl-
inders all the way to the left, then all the way to
the right.
Measure Toe-in
NOTE: Raise the front wheels safely off of the
ground while making toe-in adjustments.
Measure and note the distance (1) from the
center of the left hub to the front of the right rim.
Measure and note the distance (2) from the
center of the left hub to the rear of the right rim.
If distance (1) is 1/8” less than distance (2), the
toe-in is correct for the right wheel. If the toe-in
is not correct, it must be adjusted.
Repeat the steps, measuring from the right hub
to the left rim, to measure toe-in for the left
wheel.
Adjust the toe-in on each wheel until it meets
specification.
Adjust Toe-in
Toe-in adjustments should be made at the ram
end of the steering cylinder.
Loosen the nut and bolt on the tie rod clamp
(1).
Use a wrench on the end of the ram (2) to
increase or decrease toe-in.