TYRE MAINTENANCE

Checking tyre pressure

For normal load and operation of the tractor the following tyre pressure is recommended.

Note:

1. Keep the tube valve always closed with the dust cap, to protect the valve from mud/dust/slush.

2. To achieve best performance and maximum tyre life, maintain air pressure as per tyre size and load carrying capacity as recommendation.

Addition of Wheel Weights At Rear – To increase drawbar pull of the tractor & reduce wheel slip (Increase tyre life)

Cast Iron weights can be attached to the rear driving wheels. In case the slip continues, it may be necessary to liquid ballast the tyre.

Adding Water:

Tractor tyre can be 80% filled with water as follows, Remove excess air from Tyre.

1. Remove all air from tyre.

2. Raise the wheel. Rotate the tyre until the valve, stem is at 1’O Clock position.

3. Remove the valve core housing and screw on the adapter.

4. Force water into the tyre from a tank placed at least five feet higher than the tractor tyre, or by using a compressor and pressure tank filled with water.

5. When the liquid has reached the required level, remove the adapter, screw in the valve core and inflate to the recommended pressure.

6. Maintain air pressure as per recommendation.