16 Series, Model - 2816 4WD
Check
Air
Pressure
Tire Pressure Check Interval
.... Every 50 hours of operation or weekly
.
Check the condition of the tires and rims for wear or damage. Keep the
tires inflated to the recommended pressures. See T
ire and Wheel
Specifications in this manual for recommended inflation pressures for
each tire size.
For tires equipped with liquid ballast, check the air pressure as follows:
1
.
Use an air-water gauge. The valve must be at the bottom of the tire to
get an accurate reading.
2
.
Use a standard air gauge as follows:
A.
The valve must be at the top of the tire.
B
.
Measure the rim diameter
.
C.
Add 3.5 kPa (1/2 PSI) for each 305 mm (12 inches) of rim diam-
eter to the standard gauge reading.
T
ire
Inflation
Procedure
A tire can explode during inflation and cause serious injury or death.
Never increase air pressure beyond 35 PSI to seat the bead on the
rim. Replace a tire if it has a defect. Replace a wheel rim which has
cracks, wear or severe rust. Make sure that all the air is removed
from a tire before removing the tire from the rim. Never use force
on an inflated or partially inflated tire. Make sure the tire is cor-
rectly seated before inflating.
DO NOT
inflate a tire that has had a complete loss of air
. If the tire has
lost all air pressure, have a qualified tire mechanic service the tire.
To
ADD air to a partly inflated tire, use the following procedure:
1
.
Use an air hose with a remote shut of
f valve and a self-locking air
chuck.
2
.
Stand behind the tread of the tire and make sure all persons are away
from the side of the tire before you start to add air
.
3.
Inflate the tire to the recommended air pressure. DO NOT inflate the
tire more than the recommended pressure.
NOTE:
T
ires can be inflated 28 kPa (4 PSI) over maximum recom-
mended in chart when tractor is used for heavy draft operation and
ground compaction is not a problem.
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TIRES/WHEELS/SP
ACING/BALLAST
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