Buhler 435, 485, 535 manual Ballasting Weights, Operation Ballasting, Front weights, Upper weights

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Section 3 - Operation Ballasting

Ballasting Weights

Ballasting weight is to be added in the form of front, upper or rear weight kits available from your Buhler Versatile dealer..

The weight kits are suitcase in style allowing ballast to be easily installed and removed, depending on the varying needs..

Front weights

The front weight kit is available with a set of twelve, twenty four or forty, 30 kg (67 lbs), suitcase style weights (1).. The bracket (2) and hardware, weighs approximately 130 kg.. (285 lbs).. Most applications will not require front weight packages..

Front weights can be removed by releasing one of the tie rod nuts (3) and withdrawing the tie rod from the weight package.. Loosen the bolt (4) on the rear of the bracket and remove the cast block (5).. The weights can now be lifted from the bracket..

The last four weights on the right and left hand side are held in place by the cast block (5) installed through the weight cut out.. The remaining weights are held in position by the tie rod..

Upper weights

The upper weight kit is available with a set of twelve, twenty four or forty 30 kg (67 lb), suitcase style weights (6).. The bracket (7) and hardware weighs approximately 342 kg.. (755 lbs)..

NOTE: The upper weight kit is designed to add ballast equally to the front and rear.

Upper weights can be removed by releasing the left hand tie rod nuts (8) and withdrawing the tie rod fully toward the opposite fender.. Loosen the bolt (9) on the rear of the bracket releasing the cast block (10)..

NOTE: The last four weights on the right and left hand side are held in place by the cast block installed through the weight cut out. The remaining weights are held in position by the tie rod.

Pry upward on the fifth weight (11) from the left and remove it from the tractor.. Starting with the sixth weight from the left remove six additional weights from the bracket.. Slide the four remaining left hand weights to the right and remove.. Remove the cast block (10).. Slide the remaining weights to the left and remove them from the bracket.. This will expose the right hand retaining block..

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1	4		2
	5
			F3-130
11		6	8
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9
			F3-132

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