Wheels And Tires; Removing Wheel - MacDon PW8 Operator's Manual

5.11 Wheels and Tires

There are two wheels and tires on the pick-up header, one on each side.
DANGER
• Never install a tube in a cracked wheel rim.
• Never weld a wheel rim.
• Make sure all the air is removed from the tire before removing the tire from the rim.
• Never use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire. Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating it to
operating pressure.
• Do NOT remove, install, or repair a tire on a rim unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform
the job. Take the tire and rim to a qualified tire repair shop.
• If the tire is overinflated or is incorrectly positioned on the rim, the tire bead can loosen on one side, causing air to
escape at high speed and with great force. An air leak of this nature can propel the tire in any direction and
endanger anyone in the area.
• Do NOT exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire label/sidewall.
• Replace the tire if it is worn or damaged beyond repair.

5.11.1 Removing Wheel

The wheel is attached to the spindle with a single large nut.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Lower the header onto blocks with the wheels raised slightly above the ground.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Remove wheel nut (B).
4. Pull wheel (A) off its spindle.
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Figure 5.216: Wheel – Left Side of Header
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