G-54
L4400 , WSM
G GENERAL
[3] TIRE LIQUID INJECTION
Auxiliary weights can be used to increase traction force for plowing in fields or clayey ground.
Another way is to inject water or another liquid, such as a calcium chloride solution in the tires. Water must not be
used in winter since it freezes at 0 °C (32 °F). The calcium chloride solution will not freeze and moreover, affords
higher effect than water since its specific gravity is higher than that of water by about 20 %. Below is an explanation
of calcium chloride solution injection.
IMPORTANT
■
• Do not fill the front tires with liquid.
Preparation of Calcium Chloride Solution
CAUTION
• When making a calcium chloride solution, do not pour water
over calcium chloride since this results in chemical reaction
which will cause high temperature. Instead add a small
amount of calcium chloride to the water at a time until the
desired solution is achieved.
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Freezing temp.
Weight of CaCl
2
to be dissolved in 100 L
(26.5 U.S.gals., 22.0 Imp.gals.) of water
−
5 °C (23 °F)
12 kg (26.4 lbs)
−
10 °C (14 °F)
21 kg (46.3 lbs)
−
15 °C (5 °F)
28 kg (61.7 lbs)
−
20 °C (
−
4 °F)
34 kg (75.0 lbs)
−
25 °C (
−
13 °F)
40 kg (88.2 lbs)
−
30 °C (
−
22 °F)
44 kg (97.0 lbs)
−
35 °C (
−
31 °F)
49 kg (108 lbs)
−
40 °C (
−
40 °F)
52 kg (114.6 lbs)
−
45 °C (
−
49 °F)
56 kg (123.5 lbs)
−
50 °C (
−
58 °F)
61 kg (134.5 lbs)
(a) Water
(b) CaCl
2
(Calcium Chloride)
A : Bad
B : Good
KiSC issued 07, 2007 A
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