PROBLEM
1. Tractor rides hard.
2. Tractor wanders.
3. Poor traction.
SECTION 7B. FAILURE ANALYSIS
PROBABLE CAUSE
a. Over inflated tires.
a. Under inflated tires.
b. Steering malfunctioning.
c. Wheel nuts loose.
d. Steer wheels out of adjustment.
a. Over inflated tires.
7B-1
WHEELS & TIRES
REMEDY
a. Reduce tire pressure 20 to 24 psi
(1.4 to 1.6 bars) front and 6 to 10
psi (.41 to .68 bars) rear.
a. Inflate tires to 20 to 24 psi
(1.4 to 1.6 bars) front and 6 to 10
psi (.41 to .68 bars) rear.
b. Steering test. Refer to Sections
8M, 8N.
c. Tighten nuts to 40-50 ft-lbs.
(54–68 N.m) front.
d. Adjust. Refer to Section 6E.
a. Reduce tire pressure 20 to 24 psi
(1.4 to 1.6 bars) front and 6 to 10
psi (.41 to .68 bars) rear.
7B