MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Lowering Caster Wheel (Formed and Forked)
This procedure is the same for forked and formed caster wheels.
1. Raise the end of walking beam (A) slightly, using
a suitable lifting device capable of lifting minimum
5000 lb (2268 kg).
2. Remove the jack stand and lower the end of the
walking beam until the caster wheel assembly (B) is
on the ground.
3. Remove blocks from the drive tires.
Figure 5.208: Caster Wheel Assembly
Removing Forked Caster Wheel
CAUTION
Wheel assemblies are heavy. Support wheel
assembly before removing axle bolts.
1. Raise caster wheel. Refer to
Raising Caster Wheel
(Formed and Forked) , page 308
.
2. Remove the eight bolts (A) (four on each side of caster)
attaching axle (B) and cover (C) to forked caster (E),
and remove wheel assembly (D) from caster (E).
Figure 5.209: Caster Wheel Assembly
3. Remove the eight wheel nuts (A) that secure the
axle (B) to the wheel (C).
4. Separate axle (B) and wheel (C).
Figure 5.210: Caster Wheel Assembly
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