Operation Manual
BX25,
RCK54{P)-23BX,
RCK60B-23BX,
LA240,
8T601,
WSM
G GENERAL
(2) Rear Ballast
Add weights to rear wheels if needed to improve traction or for stability The amount of rear ballast should be
matched to job and the ballast should be remove when it
is
not needed.
The weight should
be
added to the tractor
in
the form
of
liquid ballast.
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires
1.
Water and calcium chloride solution provides safe economical
(A)
(8)
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ballast. Used properly, it will not damage tires, tubes or rims.
2.
The addition
of
calcium chloride
is
recommended to prevent the
water from freezing.
3.
Use
of
this method
of
weighting the wheels has the full approval
of
the tire companies .
• IMPORTANT
• Do
not
fill tires
with
water
or
solution
more than
75
%
of
full
capacity (to the level
of
valve stem at 12
o'clock
position).
• To avoid damage
of
transmission,
do
not
use rear wheel
weights and liquid ballast at
the
same time.
Tire sizes
26
x 12.00 - 12
Slush free at
-10°C
{14
OF}
Solid at
-30°C
{-22
OF}
[Approx. 1 kg
(2
Ibs) CaCI2
per
4 L
(1
gal.)
of
water)
45
kg
(991bs)
Slush free at
-24°C
(-11°F)
Solid at
-47°C
(-52
OF)
[Approx. 1.5 kg (3.5 Ibs) CaCI2 per 4 L
(1
gal.}
of
water)
50 kg
(1101bs)
Slush free at
-47
°C
(-53
OF)
Solid at
-52°C
(-62
OF)
[Approx. 2.25 kg (5 Ibs) CaCI2 per 4 L
(1
gal.)
of
water)
56 kg
(123Ibs)
(1) Air
(A)
Correct:
75
% Full
Air
(2) Water
Compresses Like A Cushion
(3) Valve Stem
(B)
Incorrect:
100 % Full
Water Can Not Be Compressed
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Attaching Injector
1.
Lift the rear tires off the ground.
2.
Turn the tire so that the air valve is at the top.
3.
Remove the air valve, and attach the injector. (Code No. 07916-
52511)
(1) Injector
(2) Hose
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(2)
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