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MAINTENANCE
FX-520 06/16 Maintenance Section 5-17
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MAINTENANCE
Tires and Wheels
Laminated Sectional Tires are designed for conditions where puncture proof performance is required and the
mower will not be transported for long distances or at high speeds.
Foam Filled Aircraft Tires are also designed for conditions where puncture proof performance is required.
These tires provide better service where transporting is frequent and high speeds can be avoided.
NOTE: Overheating a foam filled aircraft tire will cause the foam to liquefy and leak form the tire. The liquid will
not turn back to foam when tire is cooled down and your tire will once again be prone to punctures.
Pneumatic Aircraft Tires and Pneumatic Implement Tires are ideal for frequent long distance towing.
However, they are not puncture proof and are not recommended for mowing brushy areas or other conditions
that could damage tires.
All tires will generate heat during transport, some more than others depending upon tire construction. The
amount of heat being generated by a tire depends on the speed of travel and the load on the tire. The amount
of heat build up in that tire is dependent upon the travel time. Caution must be taken to prevent any tire from
overheating. The tires should be checked periodically during transport. If the tires are beginning to overheat,
they should be allowed to cool and the travel speed should be lowered.
Faster than recommended transport speed during delivery of a machine to a customer or general transport
from job site to job site can cause serious tire damage and potential failure.
Please see chart for tire speed ratings and recommended inflation pressures.
Tire Speed / Inflation Pressure:
To bring wing tires within the 3 meter transport width, retract the hydraulic lift cylinders. The slot on the center
section lug allows the center cylinder to retract and the phasing system will allow the wing cylinders to pull the
tires inward.
NOTE: Depending on the cut height, the depth stop on the center section cylinder may have to be adjusted to
bring the wing tires fully within the required 3 meters.