TIRES/WHEELS/SPACING/BALLAST
Check Air Pressure
Tire Pressure Check Interval Every 50 hours of operation or weekly.
Check the condition of the tires and rims for wear or damage. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. See Tire and Wheel Specifications in this manual for recommended inflation pressures for each tire size.
For tires equipped with liquid ballast, check the air pressure as follows:
1.Use an
2.Use a standard air gauge as follows:
A. The valve must be at the top of the tire.
B.Measure the rim diameter.
C.Add 3.5 kPa (1/2 PSI) for each 305 mm (12 inches) of rim diameter to the standard gauge reading.
Tire Inflation Procedure
A tire can explode during inflation and cause serious injury or death. Never increase air pressure beyond 35 PSI to seat the bead on rim. Replace a tire if it has a defect. Replace a wheel rim which has cracks, wear or severe rust. Make sure that all the air is removed from a 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.
DO NOT inflate a tire that has had a complete loss of air. If the tire has lost all air pressure, have a qualified tire mechanic service the tire.
To ADD air to a partly inflated tire, use the following procedure:
1.Use an air hose with a remote shutoff valve and a self – locking air chuck.
2.Stand behind the tread of the tire and make sure all persons are away from the side of the tire before you start to add air.
3.Inflate the tire to the recommended air pressure. DO NOT inflate the tire more than the recommended pressure.
NOTE: Tires can be inflated 28 kPa (4 PSI) over maximum recommended in chart when tractor is used for heavy draft operation and ground compaction is not a problem.
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