Step 13. Add Ballast - MacDon Harvest Header D65 Assembly Instructions Manual

STEP 13. ADD BALLAST

Fluid ballasting of rear caster tires on M Series
Windrowers is recommended to provide adequate
machine stability when using large headers on the
windrower.
Also, the stability of machine varies with different
attachments, windrower options, terrain and the
Operator's driving technique.
Ballast capability per tire is at a maximum fill of
75%, or when fluid is level with valve stem when
the stem is positioned at 12 o'clock.
Fluid can be added to any level up to maximum
fill, and always add an equal amount of fluid on
both sides.
HEADER
PER TIRE
SIZE
U.S. Gal.
25 FT
and Down.
30 FT
Single or
Split Reel
without
Conditioner.
35 FT
Single Reel.
30 FT
Split Reel.
Steel Fingers
and
Conditioner.
35 FT Split Reel
(5- or 6-Bat).
40/45 FT
* If only water is used, increase volume of water by 20% (up to maximum allowable fill per tire) to compensate.
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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
RECOMMENDED BALLAST
LEVEL GROUND
BOTH
PER TIRE
TIRES
lb (kg) *
(Liters)
0 0
0 0
18 380
(69) (170)
30 630
(115) (288)
TIRE SIZE
7.5 X 16
(A)
10 X 16
(B)
16.5 X 16.1
(C)
* Weights are given for typical calcium chloride and
water mixtures. Weight is reduced by 20% if only water
is used (for areas that do not require antifreeze
protection).
HILLS
BOTH
TIRES
U.S. Gal.
lb (kg) *
(Liters)
0 0
10 200
(38) (91)
30 630
(115) (288)
41 830
158) (377)
27
FLUID PER TIRE
AT 75% FILL
U.S. Gal. (Liters)
10
(38)
18
(69)
41
(158)
RECOMMENDED APPLICABLE
TIRE SIZE WINDROWER
A,B,C
A,B,C
Level Ground: B, C
Hills: C
C
TOTAL
WEIGHT OF
BOTH TIRES
lb (kg) *
200
(91)
380
(170)
830
(377)
ALL
ALL
ALL
M150, M200
M205
Revision B