UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form 169007
34
Revision
D
STEP 15. ADD BALLAST
Fluid ballasting of rear caster tires on M Series
Windrowers is recommended to provide adequate
machine stability when using large headers on the
windrower.
Also, the stability of machine varies with different
attachments, windrower options, terrain and the
Operator’s driving technique.
Ballast capability per tire is at a maximum fill of
75%, or when fluid is level with valve stem when
the stem is positioned at “12 o’clock”.
Fluid can be added to any level up to maximum
fill, and always add an equal amount of fluid on
both sides.
TIRE SIZE
FLUID PER TIRE
AT 75% FILL
U.S. Gal. (Liters)
TOTAL
WEIGHT OF
BOTH TIRES
lb (kg) *
7.5 X 16
(A)
10
(38)
200
(91)
10 X 16
(B)
18
(69)
380
(170)
16.5 X 16.1
(C)
41
(158)
830
(377)
* Weights are given for typical calcium chloride and
water mixtures. Weight is reduced by 20% if only
water is used (for areas that do not require antifreeze
protection).
HEADER
SIZE
RECOMMENDED BALLAST
RECOMMENDED
TIRE SIZE
APPLICABLE
WINDROWER
LEVEL GROUND
HILLS
PER TIRE
BOTH
TIRES
PER TIRE
BOTH
TIRES
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb (kg) *
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb (kg) *
25 FT
and Down.
0 0 0 0
A,B,C
ALL
30 FT
Single or
Split Reel
without
Conditioner.
35 FT
Single Reel.
0 0
10
(38)
200
(91)
A,B,C ALL
30 FT
Split Reel.
Steel Fingers
and
Conditioner.
35 FT Split Reel
(5 or 6-Bat).
18
(69)
380
(170)
30
(115)
630
(288)
Level Ground: B, C
Hills: C
ALL
40 FT
30
(115)
630
(288)
41
158)
830
(377)
C
M150, M200
M205
* If only water is used, increase volume of water by 20% (up to maximum allowable fill per tire) to compensate.
