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MAX
MAINTENANCE
FRAME
1. Check for loose or missing fasteners after first 10
hours. - Every 100 hours thereafter.
- Torque transaxle mount bolts 60 - 65 ft. lbs.
Torque wheel hub bushing bolts to 192 in lbs.
Torque in three increments until specified
torque is reached.
- Torque all standard hardware bolts to
standard grade 5 spec.
- Steering cylinder mount bolts, front... torque to
105 ft. lbs., rear... torque to 230 ft. lbs.
- Center link bolts, torque to 230 ft. lbs. Tighten
1” center bolt to 560 ft. lbs. max.
- If ROPS equipped, torque bolts to 80 ft. lbs.
Do not cut, weld, drill or modify roll bar in any
way. Replace if roll bar becomes bent or
damaged.
2. Do not remove guards, shields or lock straps.
- Repair or replace any broken parts.
- Keep frame parts clean, it makes it easier to
find loose or broken parts.
- Wash after each use around fertilizer, manure,
etc., to prevent corrosion.
3. Keep parking brake adjusted properly.
- Ensure that brake holds unit from creeping.
See parking brake adjustment section.
LUBRICATION
- Grease all fittings as recommended on
Service Chart on page 17.
- Lubricate all points after washing.
WHEELS AND TIRES
- Use only factory recommended wheels and
tires.
- Never use different sizes in any combination.
- Maintain proper air pressure.
- Do not load tires with ballast or use wheel
weights.
- Tire sealer may be used.
- Be sure dual wheels are installed correctly and
the tire pressures are correct.
- Duals must be checked for tightness every
day until they are seated in. Torque center
bolt to 80 ft. lbs.
- Avoid close operating conditions with duals
installed.
- Check lug nuts for torque.... 85 ft lbs.
- Seal beads with Permatex Liquid Sealer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Do not bypass or eliminate safety devices.
- Keep all electrical connections clean and dry.
- Do not add extra electrical equipment.
- If wire replacement is necessary, replace with
the same gauge and color code.
- Make certain there is a ground strap between
engine and frame.
- Follow recommended jump starting
procedures.
- Use only factory recommended size batteries.
- Make a periodic visual inspection of all wiring
to ensure it is not damaged.
- Maintain battery by keeping terminals and top
of battery clean.
