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MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Due to the specialized equipment necessary,
tire removal, repair, and mounting should be only
performed by a tire repair service shop.
6. Place the wheel back into position; then install the wheel
bolts. Tighten until snug.
NOTE: Do not lubricate threads.
7. Using a crisscross pattern, tightening wheel bolts to 90
ft-lb (12.4 kg-m).
CAUTION
Do not under or over torque the wheel bolts.
Inappropriate wheel bolt torque will result in wheels
loosening and possibly falling off.
8. Remove the jack stands from beneath the Turf Tender;
then lower the jack.
NOTE: Wheel bolt torque must be checked every
10 hours after mounting a wheel until the bolts
maintain the proper torque.
CHANGING THE FRONT TIRE
1. Empty all material from the hopper; then chock both rear
wheels.
2. Jack up the frame directly beneath the engine mounting.
3. Using jack stands, support the frame so it is safe to work
beneath. Under no conditions should cement blocks
(cinder blocks) or unstable piles of wood blocks be used.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance of any kind below the
Turf Tender unless it is properly secured and
stabilized.
4. Remove the axle bolt; then remove the wheel assembly.
5. Remove the wheel bolts; then remove the wheel from the
hub.
6. Bring the wheel to a tire repair center to fix or replace the
tire.
NOTE: Due to the specialized equipment necessary,
tire removal, repair, and mounting should be only
performed by a tire repair service shop.
7. Place the wheel back into position on the hub; then install
the wheel bolts. Tighten until snug.
NOTE: Do not lubricate threads.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
After all repairs and/or adjustments, always test the
Turf Tender before operating. Failure to do may
result in injury or even death.
Wheels
There is very little chance of a problem with your wheels
unless you are driving on a flat tire or if the wheel bolts have
loosened. If a problem should develop with a wheel, remove
it; then repair or replace as needed.
Tires
The tires on the Turf Tender are designed to provide good
flotation (less compaction) under normal circumstances. It is
important to check tire pressure on all tires periodically to
ensure they are properly inflated. Proper inflation will extend
wear and provide good flotation. The recommended tire
pressure operating range is 8-15 psi (55-103 kPa). Do not
exceed the maximum tire pressure listed.
WARNING
Operation of the Turf Tender with improperly
inflated tires could result in serious injury or even
death due to the potential rollover under certain
conditions such as operating on a hillside.
CHANGING A REAR TIRE
1. Empty all material from the hopper; then chock the wheel
on the opposite side of the Turf Tender.
2. Jack up the frame directly in front of the axle mount.
3. Using jack stands, support the frame so it is safe to work
beneath. Under no conditions should cement blocks
(cinder blocks) or unstable piles of wood blocks be used.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance of any kind below the
Turf Tender unless it is properly secured and
stabilized.
4. Remove the wheel bolts; then remove the wheel.
5. Bring the wheel to a tire repair center to fix or replace the
tire.
