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WHEATHEART - X13 SERIES AUGERS 3. ASSEMBLY
X1374, X1384, X1394 3.11. ASSEMBLE THE AUGER FRAME
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12. Use four 1/2 x 1-1/2 bolts and four 1/2” locknuts to loosely install four frame
attach spacers on the four upper and lower tube attach brackets (the spacers
must be free to move during the tube installation process).
Note: The frame attach spacer bolts should remain loose until after the tube has been
installed on the frame, then tightened fully.
Figure 3.23 Installing Frame Attach Spacers on Tube Attach Brackets
13. Mount wheels to hubs on axle with 6 wheel bolts (See “Assemble Wheel
Hubs and Install Tires” on page 57.)
Note: Before installing the wheels check to make sure the hub and wheel mounting
surfaces are free from rust and debris.
14. Install tires, finger tighten the wheel bolts, and verify that the wheel is sitting
flush on the hub. Torque the wheel bolts to 80 ft-lb (±10 ft-lb) of torque while
using the appropriate criss-cross pattern, refer to the Appendix for specifi-
cations. If in doubt have a qualified tire repair service perform the required
maintenance.
15. Install hydraulic cylinders (See “Installing the Hydraulic Cylinders” on
page 56.)
1/2” X 1-1/2” BOLTS
1/2” LOCKNUTS
FRAME ATTACH SPACER
TUBE
ATTACH
BRACKET