Farmtrac FT 6050 CROSS, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING :
Owners should ensure that all
steering components are maintained in a reliareliable
and satisfactory condition to ensure safe operation
and comply with legal requirements.
FRONTWHEEL (Where applicable):
Front wheel track adjustment can be done by
reversing both wheels. Remove securing nuts of left
and right hand wheel. Reverse the wheels and tighten
the nuts to specified torque.
Front Wheel Tyre Size : 8.0x18
Refer Figure 9.1
9.1 Tie Rod Assy. (Right Hand Side)
1. Link Check nut
SECTION A
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FRONT WHEEL TRACK ADJUSTMENT
FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRACTORS (where Ever
Applicable)
WARNING :
A tractor with narrow wheel settings
may not be as stable under the same conditions as a
tractor with wide wheel settings. Use the maximum
track width possible, compatible with your operation,
especially on rough ground, slopes or across ditches.
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Adjustment of the front wheel track width is effected by
changing the wheel rim relative to the centre disc, the
rim and /or the disc relative to the axle hub or by
interchanging the front wheel. The sectional drawings
interchanging the front wheel. The sectional drawings
shown in figure 29, illustrate the wheel rim and disc
positions relative to the hub at various track settings.
Each drawing represents either a left hand wheel
viewed from the rear or a right hand wheel viewed from
the front.
When refitting or adjusting a wheel, tighten the bolts to
the recommended fracas, then recheck after driving
the tractor for 220 yards (200 meters) and after 1 hour
and 8 hours operation and thereafter at 50 hour
intervals. Front disc to hub nuts 73.74-103.24 Ibf. ft.
(100-140 Nm). Front disc to rim nuts 166 Ibf.ft. (225
Nm).
WARNING: Owner should ensure that all steering
components are maintained in a reliable and
satisfactory condition to ensure safe operation and
compliance with legal requirements.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
To obtain optimum life of front tires Toe in must be
checked at every 50 hours or after every change in the
track setting. In case it is not properly adjusted proceed
as below.
If Toe in is incorrected operate with two wrenches on
the guide rods screwing in and out joint tie rods, equally
till the toe in is with in the specified tolerance.
After adjusting,screw in the lock nuts of the guide rod, to
the tightening torque of 173.3-191.74 lbf.ft (235-260
Nm)
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9. Tie Rod Assy. (Right Hand Side)
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