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SECTION 8 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Tire Pressure
•
Check tire pressure weekly.
•
Never inflate a tire more than the recom-
mended maximum air pressure.
•
Use an airline with a locking air chuck
and stand behind the tire tread while fill-
ing.
NOTE: Tire pressure will depend on type of
tire used and amount of load.
Tall Corn Machines
-If Equipped
If your machine is equipped with the Tall
Corn option, perform the following steps to
access the tire valve stem:
1. Using a 5/32” hex wrench, remove the
button-head screw (located on the wheel
access panel) and set aside.
2. Using a 7/16” socket wrench, loosen the
hex bolt (located on the wheel access
panel) and allow panel to hang loose.
3. Check tire pressure and inflate as
desired.
4. Reverse steps to reinstall wheel access
panel.
Spray Booms
Nozzle Diaphragms
At the beginning of each season, remove
each nozzle body cap (A) and inspect the
diaphragm (B) for wear or fit. Replace
diaphragms every 1,000 hours of operation,
or as necessary.
CAUTION
When inflating tire, use an extension
with an in-line air gauge and attach air
chuck. This will allow the operator to
stand clear of tire sidewall explosion
trajectory.
-Typical View
-Typical View
• Button-
Head Screw
• Hex Bolt
-Typical View
• Tire Valve
Stem
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