MacDon M1170 - Servicing Caster Wheels

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Figure 5.219: Caster Wheel Extensions
7. Position bracket (A) and install back bolts (C).
8. Install bottom bolts (B).
9. Tighten bolts as follows:
a. Snug bottom bolts (B), then snug back bolts (C).
b. Tighten and torque back bolts (C) to 746–770 Nm
(550–570 bf·ft).
c. Tighten and torque bottom bolts (B) to 746–770 Nm
(550–570 lbf·ft).
10. Lower the windrower to the ground.
IMPORTANT:
Torque bolts after first five and 10 hours of operation.
Servicing Caster Wheels
Raising Caster Wheel
This procedure is for raising the caster wheel. This procedure applies to both caster wheels.
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Figure 5.220: GSL Position
1. Park windrower on level ground, and block the
drive wheels.
2. Place the ground speed lever (GSL) (A) in PARK.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key.
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Figure 5.221: Caster Wheel Assembly
4. Raise the end of walking beam (A) until the caster wheel
assembly (B) is slightly off the ground. Use a suitable lifting
device, capable of lifting 2268 kg (5000 lb.) minimum.
5. Place a jack stand beneath the walking beam and lower the
beam until resting on the stand.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING