Cub Cadet 169, 86, 128, 129 Pneumatic Tires Care of Tires Mounting Tires on the RIM, Overloading

PNEUMATIC TIRES

CARE OF TIRES

MOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM

Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, curbs, and other After mounting a new or old tire on the rim,

hazards. Cuts in tires should be repaired immedi- inflate it to 20 pounds pressure to seat the tire

ately as neglect decreasesthe tire life.bead on the rim flange. Then deflate the tire to the

correct operating pressure.

Keep tires free from oil and greaseas both destroyrubber.

After using the tractor for spraying use water to remove any chemicals that may be on the tires.

REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS

INFLATION

Keep the pneumatic tires properly inflated. Over- inflation will cause operator discomfort. Under- inflation will cause short tire life.

Always see that the tire valve caps are in place and tightened securely to prevent loss of air and protect the valve core and stem.

Rear wheel weights increase traction and reduce w:'eelslippage. The weights weight approximately 26 pounds each.,They are attached to each rear wheel with two bolts, lock washers, and hex. nuts.

If additional weight is desired, a second set of weights can be attached to each first weight by using two longer bolts.

OPERATING PRESSURE FOR TIRES

Inflate the front and rear tires for normal or heavyload TIRE CHAINS operations as shown in the following table.

			Tire chains will provide additional traction for wet
			ground conditions, when plowing snow, or pulling
	Normal	Heavy	heavy loads. Rear wheel weights are recommended
			when using chains.
Size	Load	Load
Front Tires4.80/4.00-8 Pounds per square inch
	12	12
16 x 6.50-8	12	12	OVERLOADING
Rear Tires 6-12	12	12	Do not overload the tractor tires by mounting
23 x 8.50-12	12	12
			equipment on the tractor which exceed the load
23 x 10.50-12	12	12
			capacity of the size of the tires on the tractor.

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