InspectionGuide
RightRearofTractor
1.BrakeChamberandHoses
2.SlackAdjuster
3.BrakeLiningandDrum
4.WheelandLugNuts
5.Tires
6.Hub
7.SpringSuspension
8.T orqueRodsandShockAbsorbers
9.AirSuspension(ifequipped)
10.Frame
WARNING
Topreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,and
/ordeath,ifwheelsortiresmustbechanged,
obtainexperttireservicehelp.Mountingand
demountingoftiresshouldonlybeperformed
byqualiedpersonnelusingnecessarysafety
proceduresandequipment.
1.BrakeChamberandHoses:Checkforcracked,wornor
frayedhoses,andforsecurecouplings.Checktosee
thatthebrakechambersarenotcrackedordentedand
thattheyaresecurelymounted.Checkforbroken,loose
ormissingparts.
2.SlackAdjuster:Checkslackadjusterandchamberpush
rodtravel.Whenpulledbyhand,pushrodshouldnot
movemorethanapproximately1inch.Anglebetween
pushrodandadjusterarmshouldbeapproximately90
degreeswhenbrakesareapplied.
3.BrakeLiningandDrum:Withbrakesreleased,check
toseethatbrakelinings(wherevisible)arenot
wornexcessivelythin[lessthan1/4inch(6mm)]or
contaminatedbylubricant.
4.WheelandLugNuts:Checkfordamagedorbentwheel.
Checktoseethatalllugnutsarepresentandnotloose
(lookforrusttrailsaroundnuts).Ensurethatnocracks
ordamagearepresentatwheelmountholes.
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