3-103 Section 3 - Operation

Ballasting

Remove the block and remove the remaining four weights from the bracket together with the tie rod..

NOTE: When installing fewer weights make sure that they are positioned in the center of the bracket.

NOTE: For details on the upper weight kit bracket see page 4-25.

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Weight bracket removed for clarity

Rear weights

The rear weight kit is available with a set of twelve, twenty four or forty two, 30 kg (67 lbs), suitcase style weights (12).. The bracket (13) and hardware, weighs approximately 98 kg.. (215 lbs)..

NOTE: The rear weight kit cannot be installed on units that have a PTO option or a 3-point hitch option. The PTO or 3-point hitch is considered part of the rear axle ballast.

Rear weights can be removed by releasing the left hand tie rod nuts (14) and withdrawing the tie rod fully toward the opposite fender.. Loosen the bolt (15) 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 (16) 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..

Remove the block and remove the remaining four weights from the bracket together with the tie rod..

NOTE: When installing fewer weights make sure that they are positioned in the center of the bracket.

NOTE: For details on the upper weight kit bracket see page 4-25.

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