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OPERATION ~
TIRE INFLATION
Improper inflation is a large contributor to tire failure.
Under-inflation will cause damage to the cord body of
the tire. The repeated excessive flexing of the sidewall
area may eventually cause a series of breaks and sepa¬
ration in the cord fabric. Over-inflation should also be
avoided.
Check tire pressures at least every two or three weeks.
Special gauges are available for checking tires filled
with calcium chloride solutions. Be sure to wash out
the gauge with clear water after using on tires filled
with calcium chloride.
To determine the true operating pressure for a liquid
filled tire, the valve should be at the bottom of the tire.
Tire pressure should be checked when they are cold
and before the tractor is put into operation, since the
pressure in the tire rises somewhat as the tire gets
warm. A tire that has enough pressure when it is hot
may be under-inflated when it cools.
Generally speaking, tire inflation should be high
enough in both rear tires to prevent them from wrinkling
or buckling.
The following table lists the tire manufacturer's recom¬
mendation for the minimum and maximum pressures
and corresponding maximum permissable total weight
supported by each tire at speeds up to 20 MPH (32
km/h) maximum.
Inflate the tires to the minimum pressure shown in
column 1 unless the total weight supported exceeds
that in column 2. In that case increase the pressure as
required but not to exceed the maximum pressure in
column3.
MOUNTING TIRES
WARNING:
The proper and safe mounting
of tractor tires, tube type and tubeless, re¬
quires special equipment and special proce¬
dures. To attempt to mount tires without this equip¬
ment can cause tire or rim rupture during inflation re¬
sulting in a dangerous explosive force sufficient to
cause personal injury or death. For this reason, we
recommend that tractor tire mounting be done only by
your Tire Dealer or other qualified person equipped and
trained to perform this service.
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