Nautilus Hi-Dump Rider Scrubber/Sweeper #988752UM Rev. * 03/16
© 2014-2015 Minuteman International, Inc.
Page 85
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
TIRES
The front and rear tires are solid press-on tires.
Check the tires for damage every 100 hours of operation.
Changing Solid Tires
Note:
The procedures that follow apply to SOLID TIRES
ONLY!
Front Tires
1. Remove the tire from the vehicle by removing the 5 lug
nuts.
2. Press the tire from the rim.
3. Press the new tire onto the rim.
4. Reinstall the tire on the machine.
5. Tighten the fi ve wheel lug nuts to 90 lb·ft - 110 lb·ft
(122 N·m - 149 N·m).
Rear Tires
1. Remove the tire from the vehicle by removing the center
axle nut.
2. Pull the rear tire straight off of the axle.
3. Remove the inner and outer bearings. Note which is the
inner bearing and which is the outer bearing so that they
are reinstalled in the same location.
4. Press the tire from the rim.
5. Press the new tire onto the rim.
6. Clean the inner and outer bearing races and bores.
7. Clean the bearings. Inspect the bearings and races for
wear, replace if necessary.
8. Grease the bearings with LUBRIPLATE EMB Grease or
equivalent.
9. Install the bearings in the wheel. Ensure that the bearing
seals are seated correctly and being careful not to get
any grease on the brake surface or brake pads.
10. Reinstall the tire on the machine by holding the wheel
parallel to the side of the vehicle and fi rmly push it onto
the axle.
11. Torque the wheel nut to 100 lb·ft (135 N·m)
12. Align the hole in the axle with the closest slot on the nut
and install the cotter pin.
13. Install the hub cap.
