section 5
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Raise tractor with jack until drive wheels rotate
freely.
Brake adjustment is_ done with the location
of
the
brake lever on the
s~f
lme
of
the brake cam. Loosen
and remove the lever from the brake cam shaft and
rotate it to the desired position and re-install. Check
to b.e sure there
is
not excess
iv
e brake drag and
there is adequate pedal travel
to
completely apply
the brake.
09-380 5 - 9
SERVICE
WHEELS AND TIRES
Sh
ift lever must
be
locked during operation.
• Ranges: 1-N-2, 1=Low,
N=Neutral
(u
se for
emergency towing or pushing), 2=High.
Brakes: Individual wheel drum type.
• Keep them locked together unless used for
turning.
•
To
park, push brake levers and
lo
ck
by
pu
lling
brake cable.
•
To
unlock; push
in
brake lock cable knob and _
press both pedals to release.
Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Drive tires: 8 - 1 0 lbs.
• Steer
ing
tires:
14
- 16 lb
s.
Ballast
• Wheel weights are available
• Rear weight bar
is
availabl
e.
•
DO
NOT
lo
ad
tires with liquid, foam, rubber, or
powder ballast.
• Accumulator acts as ballast if used properly.
DO
NOT use tire chains.
DO
NOT use duals
Tire sealer may
be
used.
• Use Permatex Liquid Sealer to sear tire beads.
• Caution, some sealers use silicone· which could
cause rim to spin inside the tire.
Torque specs:
• Drive and steer
in
g tire wheel nuts: 85 ft
lb
s.
• Dr
iv
e tire hub
bo
lt
s:
192 inch lbs.
Do
in
three
increments.
Steering
sp
indle hub bearings:
• Clean, repack and adjust annually.
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