
QX2ASSEMBLY MANUAL 74304 1/11
5
GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8
TORQUE IN FOOT POUNDS
BOLT DIA 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1
HEX HEAD 9/16 3/4 15/16 1-1/8 1-5/1 1-1/2
UNC GR2 18 45 89 160 252 320
UNC GR5 30 68 140 240 360 544
UNC GR8 40 100 196 340 528 792
UNF GR2 21 51 102 178 272 368
UNF GR5 32 70 168 264 392 572
UNF GR8 48 112 216 368 792 840
When replacing a bolt, use only a bolt of the
same grade or higher. Except in shear bolt
applications, where you must use the same
grade bolt.
Bolts with no markings are grade 2
Grade 5 bolts furnished with the machine are
identified by three radial lines on the head.
Grade 8 bolts furnished with the machine are
identified by six radial lines on the head.
All U-bolts are grade 5.
THIS SYMBOL USED TO CALL YOUR ATTEN-
TION TO INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY.
BE SURE TO OBSERVE AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all wires and arrange the parts con-
veniently.
NOTE: Always wear safety glasses or
goggles and be careful when cutting wires
and steel bands as they are under tension and
will spring back when cut.
Wherever the terms "left" and "right" are used,
it must be understood to mean from a posi-
tion behind and facing the machine.
Lubricate all bearings and moving parts as
you proceed and make sure they work freely.
Loosely install all bolts connecting mating
parts before final tightening.
When tightening bolts, they must be torqued
to the proper number of foot-pounds as indi-
cated in the table unless specified. It is im-
portant that all bolts be kept tight.
On new machines, all nuts and bolts must be
rechecked after a few hours of operation.
ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Refer to Operator's Manual for safety instructions.
Do not stand or climb on machine when operating.
Use clean hazard flashers and SMV sign when 
transporting.
Observe highway traffic regulations.
TO AVOID INJURY AND/OR MACHINE DAMAGE:
CAUTION
23325
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL 
INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
CAUTION
53334
Just before and during 
operation be sure no one is 
on or around the 
implement.
Before activating the 
hydraulic system, check 
hoses for proper 
connections.
With wings down always 
install hydraulic cylinder 
channel lock(s) for 
transporting.
Before lowering the wings for 
the first time, make sure the 
entire system has been charged 
with oil.
MODIFICATIONS
It is the policy of Wil-Rich to improve its prod-
ucts whenever possible and practical to do so.
We reserve the right to make changes, im-
provements and modifications at any time
without incurring obligation to make such
changes, improvements on any equipment
sold previously.