Bantam Leveler
T. G. Schmeiser Co., Inc.
Ph. (559) 268-8128
Fax (559) 268-3279
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Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore the unit to original specifications.
The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for
damages as a result of the use of unapproved parts .
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Tires Safety
WARNING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always install replacement tires and wheels with
appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the
weight of the unit .
Keep wheel lug nuts or bolts tightened.
Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles,
damaged rims, or missing lug bolts or nuts .
Always maintain the correct tire pressure . Do
not inflate the tires above the recommended
pressure .
Flying Objects Hazard
Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous.
Whenever possible, trained personnel should be
called to service and/or mount tires .
When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose . Always stand to the side of the tire
when inflating, and NOT in front of or over the tire
assembly . Make sure the tires are inflated evenly.
Explosive Hazard
Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly .
The heat can cause an increase in air pressure, resulting
in a tire explosion . Welding can structurally weaken or
deform the wheel .
Explosive Separation Hazard
Do not attempt to mount a tire onto a wheel
unless you have the proper equipment and
experience to do the job . Failure to follow proper
procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel can
produce an explosive separation, which may result in
serious injury or death .
It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper
torque on all bolts. Use a torque wrench to assure the
proper amount of torque is being applied to the fastener.
Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Torque figures indicated in the chart are used for non-
greased or non-oiled threads unless otherwise specified.
Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or cap screws
unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using
locking elements, increase torque values by 5%.
The chart gives correct torque values for various
bolts and cap screws. Tighten all bolts to the torques
specified in the chart unless otherwise noted. Check
tightness of bolts periodically, using the bolt torque chart
as a guide. Always replace hardware with the same
Grade bolt.
Bolt Torque Requirements
WARNING
N·m
ft .lbs .
N·m
ft .lbs .
1/4"
12
9
17
12
5/16"
25
19
36
27
3/8"
45
33
63
45
7/16"
72
53
100
75
1/2"
110
80
155
115
9/16"
155
115
220
165
5/8"
215
158
305
220
3/4"
390
290
540
398
7/8"
570
420
880
650
1"
850
630
1320
970
Bolt
Diameter
Bolt Torque Specifications
3 Radial Lines
Grade 8
6 Radial Lines
Grade 5
Equipment Failure
The torque value for bolts and cap screws are
identified by their head markings. Replacing
higher “Grade” bolts (Grade 5) with lower Grade bolts
will lead to equipment failure and can result in injury or
death . Always use replacement bolts with the same
Grade markings as the removed bolt .
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Lug Torque
(lb. ft .)
7.6 x 15
8 Ply
1/2”
80
9.5 x 15
8 Ply
1/2”
80
12.5 x 16
14 Ply
9/16”
70
Tire Size
Ply Rating
Lug Size
Tire and Lug Torque Specifications
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