Maintenance and Lubrication
3P1006NT 313-521M
2019-07-18
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Caster Brake Adjustment
The rear lift
-
assist wheels each have independent
adjusters for the caster pivot. The adjustments will vary
depending on different field
-
to
-
field conditions as well as
road transport conditions.
If the caster is oscillating during transport turns or in field
use, adjust the pressure plate bolt .
Refer to Figure 28
The factory setting for both adjustments is 1
3
/
4
in. (4.4 cm) from the face of the bolt head to the top of
the weldment, this measurement is a starting point and
will need to be fine tuned from field
-
to
-
field as conditions
vary. Depending on conditions, adjustment may be
needed to go from field to road transport. If caster brake
components are ever replaced, return the bolts to the
factory setting.
Pressure Plate Adjustment
1. Loosen the jam nut .
2. Turn the bolt clockwise until the spring is fully
compressed.
3. Back the bolt out
1
/
4
in. (6 mm).
4. Tighten the jam nut.
Caster Pressure Plate and Tube:
The tube acts as a pivot brake , and helps prevent
caster oscillation during transport.
Figure 27
Rear Caster Adjustments
32058
1
2
1
2
Figure 28
Rear Caster Adjustment Bolts
(left side shown)
32059
1
3
/
4
in.
4.4 cm
2
3
3
2
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