Jacobsen Ransomes MP493, Dealer'S Manual

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5 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
5.16 TYRES_______________________________________________________________
Check the tyre pressure as indicated in the Maintenance chart, while the tyres are cool. Use an accurate low-
pressure tyre gauge.
Keep the tyres inflated at the correct pressure and do a check each day for wear. (see section 8.1)
5.17 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ________________________________________
Remove any dirt, grease or oil from the stud threads. Do not lubricate threads.
Put the wheel on the hub. Inspect the wheel to make sure of full contact
between surface of wheel and hub.
Tighten all hardware with your fingers, then torque hardware in the order
shown. Tighten each of the nuts in the top position (1).
Check and torque hardware as indicated in the Maintenance chart. Torque
Wheel nuts as follows.
Front wheels 112 ±10 Nm (83 ± 7 lbf-ft).
Rear wheels 75 ±10 Nm (55 ± 7 lbf-ft).
CAUTION
DO NOT try to put a tyre on the rim unless you have the training, tools and experience. Incorrect
mounting can cause injury.
WARNING
Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level surface. Never work on the mower that is only held
by the jack. Always use correct supports.
If one end of the mower is lifted, chock the wheels that are not lifted.
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