Textron Ransomes CT445, Operator Instructions Manual

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OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Also, when attaching close-
mounted equipment to the tractor, remove the
swinging drawbar. When transporting on the
highway, it is recommended that a safety chain with
tensile strength equal to the gross weight of the
implement be connected between the tractor and
the towed implement. This will control the
implement in the event the hitch pin is lost.
NOTE: Attaching hardware will need to be procured
locally. Check implement assembly or operator’s
manual for attaching hardware specifications, such
as bolt size and grade, chain strength, washers,
lockwasher, nuts, etc.
After attaching the safety chain, make a trial run by
driving the tractor to the right and to the left for a
short distance to check the safety chain adjustment.
If necessary, readjust to eliminate tight or loose
chain. Safety chains and suitable hardware are
available from your RANSOMES Tractor dealer.
WHEEL TREAD SETTINGS
FRONT WHEEL TREAD SETTINGS
The front wheel tread setting is non-adjustable, and
it is 49.2in (125cm)
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to widen the tread
setting by reversing front wheels on a four-wheel
drive system
NOTE: The wheel disc to hub bolts should be
torqued to 116-142 lbs.ft. (157-193 N.m), and the tie
rod setting bolt should be torqued to 69-87 lbs.ft. (93-
117 N.m)