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Adjusting the Axle Width
WARNING
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
the machine and cause serious injury.
Use jack stands when supporting the machine.
1. Align a jack with an adequate lift height and weight
capacity under the axle; refer to
13).
2. Lift the machine until the tires are off the ground.
3. Use a jack stand at each support point on the rear
frame extension
(Figure
1
Figure 27
1. Support point (2)
4. Remove the bolts and nuts that secure the inner axle to
the outer axle
(Figure
1
2
3
5
Figure 28
1. Wide position (towing)
2. Narrow position
3. Nut (wide position)
5. Align the inner axle to the desired position as follows:
Specifications (page
27).
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28).
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3
6
5
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4. Nut (narrow position)
5. Bolt (wide position)
6. Bolt (narrow position)
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Slide each side of the axle inward to the narrow
position
(Figure
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Slide each side of the axle outward to the wide
(tow) position
6. Align the holes of the inner axle with the holes of the
outer axle.
7. Insert the bolts through the axle holes
8. Thread the nuts onto the bolts, and torque the nuts
to 87 N∙m (64 ft-lb).
Towing the Machine
WARNING
Towing the machine at high speed increases the
risk of a hitch malfunction and tire failure. Higher
speeds also increase the momentum of the machine
and braking distance. If the machine becomes
detached from the tow vehicle at high speed, it
could cause damage to property, or injury or death
to bystanders.
Do not exceed 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing the
machine. For poor road conditions or inclement
weather, reduce speed accordingly.
WARNING
Towing the machine with material in the drum
increases the risk of a hitch malfunction and tire
failure. In addition, material could bounce out of
the drum and hit other vehicles and/or people.
Material in the drum increases the weight, which
affects momentum and braking distance.
Do not tow the machine with material in the drum.
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Review and understand
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Test the brakes of the tow vehicle before towing.
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Avoid sudden starts and stops while towing the machine.
Preparing to Use the Machine
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Review all of the safety decals on the machine.
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Use a hard-hat, hearing protection, a shirt with long
sleeves buttoned at the wrists, tight-fitting gloves without
draw strings or loose cuffs, eye protection, and a dust
mask or respirator. A mesh visor alone does not provide
sufficient eye protection; supplement with protective
glasses.
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Ensure that you are familiar with the safety regulations
and shutdown procedures described in the Operator's
Manual and the Engine Owner's Manual.
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Ensure that all guards are in place and in good condition.
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28).
(Figure
28).
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Safe Operating Practices (page
28).
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