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Maintenance - Round Bale Carrier 2400
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AXLE
Wheel Bolts Torque
Check the torque on wheel bolts daily. Tighten wheel
bolts to
110
lb. / ft. (
149
N•m) torque.
Tire / Wheel Replacement
Empty the Bale Carrier (if required).
Park the tractor / equipment on a flat level surface.
Place all controls in neutral, engage the park brake, stop
the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Leave
the operator’s position.
Place chock blocks behind and in front of the opposite
tire to be removed.
Place a jack under the axle frame as close to the tire /
wheel being replaced. Raise the jack until the tire / wheel
is slightly off the ground.
NOTE: Place blocks under the frame to help secure
the carrier when tire / wheel is raised off the
ground.
Remove the six wheel bolts and remove the tire / wheel.
Figure 53
Install the new tire with the valve stem facing out.
Install the six wheel bolts (Items 1 - 6) [Figure 53] .
Tighten wheel bolts in a criss-cross pattern [Figure 53] .
Tighten wheel bolts to
110
lb. / ft. (
149
N•m) of torque.
Wheel Bearings
Inspect and re-pack the wheel bearings annually with a
quality SAE multi purpose type grease.
NOTE: Grease every 500 hours if hub is equipped
with grease fitting.
Tire Pressure
Check tire pressure daily. Fill tires to 90 psi (620 kPa).
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Before you leave the operator’s position:
• Always park on a flat level surface.
• Place all controls in NEUTRAL.
• Engage the park brake.
• Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
• The parking brake must be engaged before
leaving the operator’s position. Rollaway can
occur because the transmission may not
prevent machine movement.
• Always chock tires before performing any
maintenance or service.
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When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or over the tire
assembly.