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MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING WHEELS.
The wheel mounting nuts and studs on both left wheels have left hand threads to prevent them from being loosened by
wheel action. The studs are identified by an “L” stamped on the end. The left hand threaded nuts are identified by a groove
cut around the hexagonal faces.
To remove the left wheels, the nuts must be turned to the RIGHT, and to remove the right wheels, turned to the LEFT.
TIRES.
The recommended tire pressures are as follows:
6:00 x 16 Tires26-28 lbs. (1.82 - 1.97 Kg./sq. cm.)
7:00 x 15 Tires20-24 lbs. (1.41 - 1.68 Kg./sq. cm.)
The importance of correct tire inflation cannot be overemphasized. To secure maximum tire life and most efficient vehicle
operation, it is imperative that these pressures be maintained for all normal vehicle operation.
When the vehicle is used with driver only doing agricultural work on very sandy or loose soil, increased flotation and
wheel traction may be secured by decreasing the pressure of the 6:00x 16 tire to 20 lbs. (1.41 Kg./sq. cm.), and the 7:00 x
15 tire to 14 lbs. (.98 Kg./sq. cm.). Should unusual operating conditions require this reduction in pressure, use care that
tires are inflated to recommended pressure immediately when normal operation is resumed.
To secure maximum tire wear, the wheels should be switched at least twice each year. The rear wheels should be moved to
the opposite front positions and the right front wheel moved straight back to the right rear position. Place the spare on the
left rear and use the left front as a spare.
Use judgment when switching the tires, however, as even a slight difference in the overall diameter of the front and rear
wheels will result in hard shifting when operating in four-wheel drive. This difference may be caused by using a badly
worn tire on one wheel and new tires on the others, or by operating the vehicle with one or more of the tires underinflated.
Balance tire wear between the front and rear wheels as closely as possible.
To remove a tire from a drop center rim, first deflate completely and then force the tire away from the rim throughout the
entire circumference until the bead falls into the center of the wheel rim, then with a heavy screw driver or tire removing
tool, used opposite the valve, remove one side of the tire at a time and remove the inner tube.
Installation of a tire is made in the same manner by first dropping one side of the tire into the center of the rim and with a
tire tool, spring the bead over the wheel rim, using care not to damage the inner tube.
When mounting the wheel, alternately tighten opposite stud nuts to prevent wheel wobble. After the nuts have been
tightened with the wheel jacked up, lower jack so wheel rests on the floor and retighten the nuts.
SPRINGS AND SHACKLES.
The springs should be periodically examined for broken or shifted leaves, loose or missing rebound clips, angle of the
spring shackles and the position of the springs on the axle saddles. Springs with shifted leaves do not have their normal
strength. Missing rebound clips may permit the leaves to fan
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