CLYDE MACHINES INC.
P.O. BOX 194
GLENWOOD, MN 56334
TEL. (320) 634-4504
FAX. (320) 634 4506
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MAINTENANCE:
Every six months:
Visually check entire tow bar for physical damage
– repair or replace parts if
necessary.
Check head for proper operation
– damaged parts, binding, etc. - readjust or
replace as necessary.
Check shear bolts by turning heads with a hand wrench
– any binding indicates a
partially sheared bolt
– replace if necessary.
Check tire pressures
– should be 24 p.s.i.
Check lunette ring for excessive wear
– measured at thinnest point, ring cross
section should be no less than 1.25 inches. Replace if necessary.
If so equipped, check lunette and head retention bolt cushions for cracking
–
replace if necessary.
Annually:
The wheels should be removed and the hub bearings repacked with grease.
As Required:
When replacing shear bolts and/or retention bolt, tighten bolts only enough to
remove slack and then loosen one half turn. Bolts should turn freely with hand
wrench.
(Over-tightening of shear bolts and/or retention bolt will cause
bolts to shear at a higher load than desired.)
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