16 Series, Model - 2816 HST
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TIRE AND RIM EQUIPMENT
Tire Inflation Specifications
For normal tractor operation use the inflation pressure shown in the tire
and wheel chart. The inflation pressure are based on cold inflation
pressure recommendations by Tire and Rim Association Inc.
For maximum tractor performance always adjust the tire pressure, within
the minimum/maximum range, to confirm with the actual load on the
tires. Under normal conditions use the minimum pressure rating for
general drawbar work. Use the higher pressure rating, up to the
maximum, for heavy three point hitch mounted equipment, or heavy front
end mounted equipment.
Example A shows the cross section of a tire inflated for maximum load
but with a minimum load on the tire. The tire tread is not making full
contact with the ground which will give poor performance.
Example B shows the cross section of a tire with the inflated pressure
correctly adjusted to the toad on the tire. The tire tread is making full
contact with the ground which will give maximum performance.
Tire pressure can also be adjusted as required to satisfy the following
requirements.
A. Severe Service. Tire pressure can be increased 28 kPa (4 PSI) more
than the maximum pressure shown in the chart, for tires used in
severe service. Severe service includes the furrow tire in regular
plowing operations, the downhill tire in sidehill plowing and in other
hillside operations.
B. Tires with Liquid Ballast. Inflate the tires 14 kPa (2 PSI) more than
the recommended pressure. This will compensate for aeration that
occurs when the tires are in motion.
IMPORTANT:
During transportation on a railroad car or trailer, the
tractor tires are often inflated to higher than normal operating pressures.
Before using your tractor check the air pressure in the tires to make sure
that the air pressure does not exceed the maximum pressures shown in
the tire and wheel equipment chart.
MAXIMUM
INFLATION
PRESSURE
MINIMUM LOAD
INFLATION
PRESSURE
ADJUSTED TO
TRACTOR
WEIGHT
EXAMPLE B
EXAMPLE A
TIRES/WHEELS/SPACING/BALLAST __________________________________________
