MacDon R113 - Installing Transport Wheels; Checking Tire Pressure

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3.2.3 Installing Transport Wheels
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B
Figure 3.20: Transport Wheel
1. Cut the straps securing the transport assembly to the pallet.
2. Slowly lower the forklift until transport assembly wheel
spindles (A) are approximately 305 mm (12 in.) off
the ground.
3. Remove wheel bolts (B) from spindle hub (A) on the
left side.
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Figure 3.21: Tightening Sequence
CAUTION
When installing wheel, be sure to match countersunk holes
with bolt head profiles. Holes that are not countersunk do NOT
correctly seat the bolts.
4. Retrieve the transport wheels and install with the wheel
bolts. Ensure the valve stem faces outboard. Do NOT fully
tighten bolts.
5. Lower the wheels to the ground and back the forklift away.
6. Torque wheel bolts to 160 Nm (120 lbf·ft) following the
tightening sequence shown.
IMPORTANT:
Whenever a wheel is installed, check torque after one hour
of operation.
7. Check tire pressure and adjust as required. For instructions,
refer to Checking Tire Pressure, page 20.
Checking Tire Pressure
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Figure 3.22: Overinflated Tire
WARNING
• Service tires safely.
• A tire can explode during inflation which could cause serious
injury or death.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS