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Inspection Guide
Left Rear of Tractor
WARNING
If wheels or tires must be changed, obtain expert
tire service help.
Mounting and demounting
of tires should only be performed by qualified
personnel using necessary safety procedures
and equipment, otherwise the result could be
property damage, personal injury, or death.
1. Brake Chamber and Hoses: Check for cracked, worn or
frayed hoses, and for secure couplings. Check to see
that the brake chambers are not cracked or dented and
that they are securely mounted. Check for broken, loose
or missing parts.
2. Slack Adjuster: Check slack adjuster and chamber push
rod travel. When pulled by hand, push rod should not
move more than approximately one inch. Angle between
push rod and adjuster arm should be approximately 90
degrees when brakes are applied.
3. Brake Lining and Drum: With brakes released, check
to see that brake linings (where visible) are not
worn excessively thin [less than 1/4 inch (6mm)] or
contaminated by lubricant.
4. Frame: Check for cracks or bends in frame. Make sure
there are no loose, cracked, bent, broken or missing
crossmembers or crossmember fasteners.
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