Meridian 112BST, Operator'S Manual

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10.9.3 Replacing Battery
The battery in the break-away system is
replaceable. If the battery will not hold a charge,
replace the battery. Contact the OEM supplier for
a replacement battery.
10.10 WHEEL BOLT TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS
1. Initially check the wheel bolt torque at 10, 25,
and 50 miles and after each wheel removal.
Refer to the Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements
section in this manual for tightening
instructions.
NOTE: Torque wrenches are the best method
to ensure the proper amount of torque is being
applied to a wheel nut.
CAUTION
EXPLOSIVE FORCE HAZARD
To prevent injury due to possible
dangerous separation of wheels from the
axle, the wheel nuts must be maintained
at the proper torque levels. Properly
maintained wheel nuts prevent loose
wheels and broken studs.
2. Tighten the wheel nuts in three stages.
— First stage: 20 to 25 foot pounds.
— Second stage: 50 to 60 foot pounds.
— Third stage: 90 to 120 foot pounds.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a clockwise,
cross-axle alternating pattern.
10.11 AXLE BOLTS AND FRAME
HOLD-DOWN BOLTS
Check the torque on the axle/frame bolts at least
once per year.
Check the torque on the frame hold-down bolts at
least once per year. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft-lbs.