Machine cleaning, Tire pressure check, Wheel bearings repack – Wheatheart X Series 13 Augers User Manual

Page 107: Wheel bolt tightening

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W

HEATHEART

- X13 S

ERIES

A

UGERS

7. M

AINTENANCE

X1374, X1384, X1394

7.3. M

AINTENANCE

P

ROCEDURES

30787 R1

107

7.3.9. M

ACHINE

C

LEANING

1. Clean out excess grain from auger tube, boot, and hopper.
2. Make sure water can drain from the auger tube and hopper and then wash

the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or
residue is gone.

3. Provide sufficient time for the water to drain from the auger.

7.3.10. T

IRE

P

RESSURE

C

HECK

With a tire pressure gauge, check each tire to make sure it is between 18–24 psi
(124 - 165 kPa).

• Ensure tires are cold prior to checking pressure.

7.3.11. W

HEEL

B

EARINGS

R

EPACK

1. Remove the wheel bolts and the wheels.
2. Remove the wheel bearing and pack with grease. Refer to page 100 for

recommended grease.

7.3.12. W

HEEL

B

OLT

T

IGHTENING

5. Clean wheel and hub mounting

surfaces to ensure there is no rust or
debris.

1. Install

the

wheel

and finger-tighten the

wheel bolts. Inspect to make sure the
wheel is sitting flush with the hub.

2. Tighten

the

wheel

bolts with a torque

wrench to 80 ft-lb (±10 ft-lb) of torque.

Tighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal
pattern as shown in Figure 7.8.

Figure 7.8 Crisscross Pattern

Note:

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