Hyster H40-60XT, Operating Manual

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The steering wheels are fastened to the spindle of the
steering axle with a large castle nut. Make sure inner and
outer bearings are correctly lubricated with grease. Install
inner bearing assembly and wheel on spindle. Install outer
bearing cone and castle nut. Tighten castle nut to 60 N•m
(44 lbf ft) while wheel is rotated. Loosen castle nut until hub
turns freely with no end play. Tighten castle nut to 3.0 to
6.0 N•m (425 to 850 lbf in). Install cotter pin in castle nut. If
the cotter pin cannot be installed, loosen the castle nut to
the first position where the cotter pin can be installed.
Install cap for bearings.
Solid Rubber Tires on Pneumatic Wheels,
Change
WARNING
Wheels must be changed and tires repaired by trained
personnel only.
Always wear safety glasses.
1. Put the lift truck on blocks as described in How to Put a
Lift Truck on Blocks at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel and tire
from the lift truck. Lift truck tires and wheels are heavy.
Remove Tire From Wheel
WARNING
Keep tire tools in firm contact with the wheel. If the tool
slips, it can move with enough force to cause serious
injury.
NOTE: When disassembling wheels, see Figure 34 . There
are several types of wheels used on these series of lift
trucks.
WARNING
Wheels must be changed and tires repaired by trained
personnel only.
Always wear safety glasses.
Maintenance
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