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TYRES AND WHEELS
The tractor is fitted with grassland tyres designed to provide optimum traction with minimum turf marking. For a good tractive performance check:
-That the tyres are in good condition.
-That the tyres are inflated to the recommended pressures.
-That ground speed is suited to the conditions.
Removing a front wheel:
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Position the tractor on a firm, level surface and engage the parking brake before attempting to remove a wheel.
-Engage the parking brake and place chocks under all wheels which are to remain on the ground.
-Place a jack under the front axle adjacent to the wheel to be removed.
-Raise the wheel to clear the ground.
-Remove the plastic cap at the centre of the wheel.
-Remove the circlip and washer and carefully slide the wheel off the stub axle.
-Replace the wheel reversing the steps described above.
Removing a rear wheel:
-Engage the parking brake and place chocks under all wheels which are to remain on the ground.
-Place a jack under the chassis adjacent to the wheel to removed.
-Slacken off the 4 wheel nuts - Do not remove.
-Raise the wheel to clear the ground.
-Remove the 4 wheel nuts from the studs and carefully slide the wheel clear.
- Replace the wheel by reversing the steps described above.
IMPORTANT - Torque the 4 wheel nuts to 100Nm.
- Only use the recommended jacking points.
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