Farm King Model 1050, Operator And Parts Manual

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Maintenance - 10" Backsaver Auger
AXLE
Wheel Lug Nut Torque
Check the torque on wheel lug nuts daily. Tighten lug
nuts to 80 - 100 lb. / ft. (108 - 135 N•m) torque.
Tire / Wheel Replacement
Empty the Backsaver Auger (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 auger
tire(s).
Place a jack under the axle frame on the side the
wheel is to be replaced. Raise the jack until the wheel
is slightly off the ground.
NOTE: Place blocks under the frame to help secure the
auger when wheel is raised off the ground.
Figure 155
Remove the wheel nuts and tire from the hub.
Install the new tire with the valve stem facing out
(both sides). Install the eight wheel nuts (both sides)
[Figure 155] .
Tighten wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern [Figure
155] . Tighten wheel nuts to 80 - 100 lb. / ft. (108 -
135 N•m) of torque.
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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