Pneumatic Tires

Adding Liquid Weight

It is acceptable to add liquid ballast to the tire/wheel assembly on your Mahindra Tractors. Consult your Local Tire Dealer or Manufacturer of Tires for ballasting process.

Inflation

Keep tires properly inflated to the pressure as shown in the Chart below. Under inflation will damage tire cord and may cause the tire to slip on the rim and tear out the tube valve stem. Over inflation results in excessive slippage, causing rapid tire wear. Air pressure should be checked once a week with an accurate low pressure gauge having one pound graduations. Air pressure should not be allowed to drop or exceed the recommendations.

Always see that the tire valve caps are in place and screwed tight. The caps prevent loss of air through the valve core. Further, they prevent debris from entering and damaging the valve core and air chamber in the tires.

Exceptions (Rear Tires only)

When plowing with a moulded plow, the left hand or land wheel should be inflated to 2 p.s.i. lesser than right hand or furrow wheel.

Care of Tires

Cuts in tires should be repaired immediately. If neglected, it will decrease the tire life. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards. Keep tires free from oil and grease as both destroy rubber. After using the tractor for spraying, wash off any chemicals that may be left on the tractor and tires.

Shipping Tractors Equipped with Pneumatic Tires

When tractors are transported on a carrier, inflation pressure should be as follows to make possible rigid blocking and to prevent bouncing.