SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 120)

Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5-16 6036, 6042, 8042, 10042, 10054
5.7.2 Installing Wheel and Tire Assembly
onto Machine
Note: The wheel and tire assemblies must be installed
with the directional tread pattern “arrows” facing in the
direction of forward travel.
1. Position wheel onto studs on wheel end of axle.
2. Install wheel lug washers.
3. Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. DO
NOT use a lubricant on threads or nuts.
4. Tighten lug nuts in an alternating pattern as
indicated in figure. Torque to 430-470 lb-ft
(583-637 Nm).
5. Remove machine from supports.
5.8 BRAKES
5.8.1 Brake Disc Inspection
Check the brake discs for wear every 1,000 hours of
operation or yearly.
For more information on brake disc inspection, refer to
the appropriate axle repair manual.
a. Front Axle
1. Block all four wheels to help prevent the machine
from moving after the parking brake is disabled.
2. Attach a remote portable hydraulic pressurizing unit
to the breather port (1) on the axle.
Note: DO NOT turn the key switch to the ON position.
DO NOT release the parking brake switch. Oil pressure
will be lost and parking brake will be engaged.
3. Pressurize the parking brake with the pressurizing
unit. Close the needle valve on the pressurizing unit.
MAH0460
TREAD “ARROWS” MUST
POINT FORWARD
INSTALL TIRES ONTO
WHEELS TO ROTATE IN
PROPER DIRECTION
OAH0990
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 8
6036 & 6042
OY1220
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
8042, 10042 & 10054
MH4341
1