Cub Cadet 108 Operator's Manual page 27

PNEUMATIC TIRES
CARE OF TIRES
MOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM
Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, curbs, and other
hazards. Cuts in tires should be repaired immedi-
ately as neglect decreases the tire life.
After mounting a new or old tire on the rim,
inflate it to 20 pounds pressure to seat the tire
bead on the rim flange. Then deflate the tire to the
correct operating pressure.
Keep tires free from oil and grease as both destroyrubber.
After using the tractor for spraying use water to
remove any chemicals that may be on the tires.
REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS
INFLATION
Rear wheel weights increase traction and reduce
w:'eel slippage. The weights weight approximately
26 pounds each.,They are attached to each rear
wheel with two bolts, lock washers, and hex. nuts.
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.
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
I nflate the front and rear tires for normal or heavyload
operations as shown in the following table.
TIRE CHAINS
Tire chains will provide additional traction for wet
ground conditions, when plowing snow, or pulling
heavy loads. Rear wheel weights are recommended
when using chains. Normal Heavy
Load Load
Pounds per square inch
12 12
12 12
12 12
12 12
12 12
Tire
Size
Front Tires4.80/4.00-8
16 x 6.50-8
Rear Tires 6-12
23 x 8.50-12
23 x 10.50-12
OVERLOADING
Do not overload the tractor tires by mounting
equipment on the tractor which exceed the load
capacity of the size of the tires on the tractor.
25