Ransomes greens king IV 62289, Service Manual

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T Y R E S
1. Keep tyres properly inflated to prolong tyre life. C heck
inflation pressure while the tyres are cool. Inspect tread
wear.
9. C heck the press ure with an accurate, low pres sure
tyre gauge.
10. Keep tyres inflated to:
Front - 10-12 psi - (69-83 kPa)
R ear - 8-10 psi (55-69 kPa)
C AUT ION
Unless you have the proper training, tools and
experience, DO NOT attempt to mount a tyre on a rim.
Improper mounting can produce an explosion which
may res ult in s erious injury.
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WHE E L MOUNT ING P ROC E DUR E
1. R emove dirt, grease and oil from stud thread. Do not
lubricate threads.
2. Pos ition wheel on hub and inspect to insure full contact
between mounting surface of wheel and hub or brake
drum.
3. F inger tighten all hardware then torque hardware in
criss -cross order; always tighten nuts in the top
position.
4. C heck and retorque daily until torque is maintained,
85-95 ft.lbs. (115-128 Nm)
WA R NING
Make s ure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
s urface. Never work on a tractor that is s upported only by
the jack. Always us e jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
rais ed.
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