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SELF-LOADING BALE WRAPPER
SPRINTER 1500
7.6 Maintaining the running axle
Have all replacement, repair or adjustment of the running axle parts carried out by professional
workshops having all appropriate technical tools and qualifications to perform this type of works.
The User's responsibility is to:
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Monitor air pressure,
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Assess the technical condition of the wheels and tyres,
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Ensure the wheels are tightened properly,
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Check the running axle bearings for play and adjust if necessary.
Works to be assigned to specialist workshops are:
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Replace grease in the bearings of the running axle,
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Replace the bearings, hub seals.
7.6.1 Checking the running axle bearings for play
Figure 40 Jacking points
(1) Running axle, (2) bolt, (3) bottom frame
Preparatory activities:
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Connect the bale wrapper to the tractor, engage the tractor’s parking brake to prevent any
movement.
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Drive the tractor and the bale wrapper to solid and even ground.
- Set the steering of the tractor for a straight ride.
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Place wedges under the bale wrapper's wheel. Make sure that the machine does not roll during
the check.
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Lift the wheel on the opposite side of the chocks.