MacDon PW8, Operator'S Manual

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5.11 Wheels and Tires
There are two wheels and tires on the PW8 Combine Pick-Up Header, one on each side of the header.
DANGER
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Never install a tube in a cracked wheel rim.
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Never weld a wheel rim.
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Make sure all the air is removed from the tire before removing the tire from the rim.
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Never use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire. Make sure the tire is correctly seated before
inflating to operating pressure.
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Do NOT remove, install, or repair a tire on a rim unless you have the proper equipment and experience
to perform the job. Take the tire and rim to a qualified tire repair shop.
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If the tire is overinflated or is incorrectly positioned on the rim, the tire bead can loosen on one side
causing air to escape at high speed and with great force. An air leak of this nature can propel the tire in
any direction and endanger anyone in the area.
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Do NOT exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire label.
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Replace the tire if it is worn or damaged beyond repair.
5.11.1 Removing Wheel
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator
’
s seat for any reason.
Figure 5.206: Left Side Wheel
1. Lower header onto blocks with wheels raised slightly
above the ground.
2. Stop the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove wheel nut (B) using a 30 mm socket wrench.
4. Pull wheel (A) off spindle.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING