Rear Wheel Counter Weight
Installing Wheel Weight
1.This Wheel Weight is 1400 lbs. Always use caution when working with it.
2.Locate the three Holes in LH Rear Wheel. Make sure these holes are 15/16" dia. if not, they must be reamed out.
3.Lift Left Rear Tractor Wheel till it just clears the ground. This will allow the Wheel to be rotated when aligning mounting holes for Weight.
4.Using a forklift, lift Wheel Weight into Wheel. When Wheel Weight is centered in Wheel Se- cure Forklift and Set Parking Brake on Forklift. Insert one of the three bolts through Weight and Wheel (Rotate Wheel to align holes if needed). Install a Hex Lock Nut on inside. Insert the other two Bolts through Weight and Wheel and start the other two Locknuts. Do not tighten yet. (See Figure 2)
5.Looking at the outside make sure the three special Wash- ers (Figure 1 Item 2) are aligned with the Slots in the Wheel Weight. Tighten the three Bolts now. You will need an assistant to hold the other Side while you are tightening the Bolts. While tightening Bolts, check to make sure the three spe- cial washers are seated correctly. If these Bolts are tightened and washer are not seated into the recess on Wheel Weight, dam- age will occur. (See Figure 3)
6.Remove forklift away from Wheel and Weight. Recheck tight- ness of Wheel Weight retaining Bolts. Bolts should torque to 500 ft. lbs.
Wheel Weight Mntg |
Locknuts |
Figure 2 |
| Wheel Weight |
Special Washers | 1400 lbs. |
Part # 02971569 |
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Figure 3 |
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