Still LTX-T04, Original Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
Steering/braking/wheels
Steering/braking/wheels
Steering/wheels/brakes
Checking condition and tightness of
wheels
– Use lifting equipment or a jack to raise the
vehicle off the ground, then support the
vehicle on suitable blocks.
– Check that the wheels rotate freely and
remove any coiled wires that may be
obstructing them.
– Check the wear condition of the tyre treads.
– Replace wheels that are worn.
– Check the front wheels first, then the rear
wheels.
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage.
It is essential to remove any wire that may have
wound round the wheel hubs and bearings.
Checking that the wheels are tightened
– Use lifting equipment or a jack to raise the
vehicle off the ground, then support the
vehicle on suitable blocks.
– Remove the front cover.
– Check the tightness of the nuts on the drive
wheel, recommended torque setting: 80
N.m.
– Check the tightness of the castor wheels
axle, torque setting: 20 N.m.
– Check the tightness of the rear wheel
shaft, torque setting: 200 N.m. (for LTX10,
LTX20)
– Check the tightness of the rear wheel shaft,
torque setting: 250 N.m. (for LTX-T04)
CAUTION
Risk of serious injury and/or serious damage to the
equipment.
These checks should be performed by an authori-
sed service engineer. Wear protective gloves when
replacing the traction wheel.
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