Ballast Weight; Tire Pressure - Mitsubishi 1540 FD Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
1. Avoid widening front tread of the 4-wheel drive tractor by switching the right and left front tires
as this may cause serious troubles on the steering linkage.
2. Check at frequent intervals to make sure the front wheel is tightened securely to specified
torque and that the axle housing and gear case are secured to each other to the specified
torque.
AG TIRE INSTALLATION
Make sure that the AG tires are mounted so that the lugs on the tire form the staggered V's in series as
viewed from the front of the tractor.

BALLAST WEIGHT

The slipping not only damages the tire but also results in working efficiency and greater fuel
consumption. Slipping, therefore, must be minimized as much as possible. For that purpose, ballast
weights are available as optional equipment. It is recommended that the tractor be provided with
ballast weights when working in the place where slipping is likely to occur. The ballast weights can be
attached in front (2-WD AG only) and rear wheel discs and the front of the chassis. Ballast can also be
applied by adding water into the tires instead of using the ballast weights. For this operation, pay
particular attention to the temperature and air pressure. In cold weather and where the temperature
drops below 0⁰C (32⁰F), use water with anti-freeze and never fill the tire with water only. It is of course
possible for you to employ a combination of water in the tire and ballast weights. Consult your dealer
concerning the water injector and method of injection.
Front wheel weight:
2-WD AG Tire outside
Rear wheel weight:
2-WD and 4-WD AG & ES
Chassis weight:
2-WD and 4-WD

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire pressure should be checked frequently. Either too high or too low pressure results in deterioration
of the tire. To properly maintain the tires, make sure that the tire pressure is checked at least once a
week.
Type Location
AG Front 2-WD
AG Front 4-WD
Tire Size Ply
4.50 - 10 2
5-12 3
16 kg (35.2 Lb) x 2 = 32 kg (70.5 Lb)
23 kg (50.7 Lb) x 2 = 46 kg (101.3 Lb)
25 kg (55.1 Lb) x 1 = 25 kg (55.1 Lb)
Pressure
1.6kg/cm⁴(22.8psi)
1.2 kg/cm⁴(17.1psi)
Valve Type
TR-13
TR-13