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12. TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST
Ex2900 / 3200 Operator's Manual
■Maximum Weight
Usually, five 44 lb (20 kg) weights can be installed on the
tractor. If the extension is used, four additional 44 lb (20
kg) weights can be installed. In other words, a total of nine
44 lb (20 kg) weights can be installed on the tractor for an
additional total weight of 396 lb (180 kg).
For the information about the extension and weights being
installed, contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer.
(A)Rod
(B)Cotter pin
NOTE:
●The extension is optional.
■Using Liquid Weight for the Tires
Avoid injury:
●Installation of liquid ballast requires special
implement and training. An exploding tire can lead
to injury. Contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar
dealer or a tire service store to do this task.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage.
●NEVER exceed the maximum load ratings indicated on
the tires.
●ALWAYS cover rim completely with the liquid to prevent
corrosion, but do not exceed 75%. A larger amount of
the liquid causes a limited air space to be left in the tire,
and which is too small to absorb shocks, possibly
leading to damaged tire.
NOTE:
●We do not recommend that alcohol be used as the
ballast. Calcium chloride solution is heavier and less
expensive.
●A water solution of calcium chloride offers a safe,
economical ballast, and will prevent freezing. If properly
used, it will not damage tires, tubes or rims.
●A mixture of 3.5 lb of calcium chloride and approximately
1 US gal of water (0.4 kg/L) will not fully freeze at a
temperature above –50°F (–45°C).
●Fill tubeless tires at least to the valve stem height (at
least 75%). Smaller amount of the solution results in
partly exposed rims, possibly leading to corrosion of the
rim.
(A)Correct: 75%-full The remaining air can be
compressed like a cushion.
(B)Incorrect: 100%-full Water cannot be compressed.
(C)Air
(D)Water
WARNING
(A) (B)
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(D) (D)
(A)
(C)
(B)
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