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Checking the Wheel Hub
Bolts
Service Interval: Yearly
Torque the wheel hub bolts
N∙m (27 to 33 ft-lb).
Note:
Do not use anti-seize compound on the wheel
hub.
Figure 39
1. Lug nut
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Lug Nuts
Service Interval: Yearly
Torque the wheel lug nuts
N∙m (85 to 105 ft-lb).
Checking the Condition of
the Chains
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2.
Check the chains on both sides of the machine
for proper tension. The chains should be able to
move up and down 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 12 mm).
3.
If chains pop or snap refer to
Wheel Chain Tension (page 37)
the Tine Drive Chain (page
(Figure
39) to 37 to 45
2. Hub bolt
(Figure
39) to 115 to 142
Adjusting the Drive
and
Adjusting
43).
Checking the Sprocket
Condition
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2.
Inspect sprockets for wear and replace as
required.
Maintaining the Chain
Adjusting the Drive Wheel Chain
Tension
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove
the key.
2.
Lift the rear of the machine and support using
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jack stands or equivalent support.
3.
Check the chains on each side of the idler
sprocket, on both sides of the machine, for
proper tension. The chains should be able to
move up and down 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 12 mm).
4.
To adjust the chain tension, loosen the idler bolt
and push up on the sprocket to tighten the chain.
Important:
Significant chain wear can occur and will
shorten the life of an overtightened chain.
5.
Check the chain tension and tighten the idler
bolt.
Checking the Torque of the
Transmission Output Shaft
Nut
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Torque the nuts on the transmission output tapered
shafts to 285 to 353 N∙m (210 to 260 ft-lb).
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Do not overtighten the chain.
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