MacDon 1000, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The bale carrier is usually shipped fully assembled from the manufacturing plant. However, some
components may have been dismantled to reduce shipping costs and it is normally the dealer’s
responsibility to complete assembly.
If your unit requires assembly please follow the assembly instructions outlined below.
CAUTION: Make sure area is clear of obstructions, well lit, and has
sufficient room for safe assembly.
1. Install wheels onto each TANDEM AXLE
(NOTE: The valves should be facing away
from the HUBS). HUB BOLTS should be
torqued to 125 ft-lbs (use of a thread
locking compound such as Locktite 271 is
recommended).
2. Slide a TANDEM AXLE together with a
TANDEM AXLE LOCATOR onto AXLE
BEAM. Position TANDEM AXLE as close
as possible to the bolt plate and lock
LOCATOR in place by tightening its set
screw. Slide the other TANDEM AXLE
and TANDEM AXLE LOCATOR onto
opposite end of AXLE BEAM, position it
as close as possible to the bolt plate and
lock LOCATOR in place.
3. Bolt AXLE BEAM to the second (from the
rear) bolt plate on the underside of
SUBFRAME using 1/2” x 1-3/4” grade 5
bolts. NOTE: the longest side of the
BEAM must be placed to the right of the
SUBFRAME and the reflectors on the
TANDEM AXLES must face rearward.
BOLT WHEELS TO TANDEM AXLE
BOLT AXLE BEAM TO SUBFRAME
TANDEM AXLES ON AXLE BEAM
TANDEM AXLE
LOCATOR
LONGEST SIDE
BOLT AXLE BEAM TO FRAME