Amadas 9960 - Using Liquid Weight

Ground drive and Rear Axle Service 9960 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine
188 06/03/05 MAN091
Using Liquid Weight
A solution of water and calcium chloride
provides safe, economical ballast. Used
properly, it will not damage tires, tubes, or
rims.
Use calcium chloride to prevent the water from
freezing. A mixture of 1.6 kg (3 ½ lb) of
calcium chloride per 0.4 kg/l (1 gal) will not
freeze solid above -45ºC (-50ºF).
Fill tubeless tires at least to valve level
(minimum 75% full). Less solution would
expose part of the rim, possible causing
corrosion. Tube-type tires may be filled to any
level below 90 %.
CAUTION
Installing liquid weight (ballast) requires
special equipment and training. Have the
job performed by your
AMADAS/
John
Deere dealer or a tire service store.
NOTE!
We do NOT recommend using
alcohol. Calcium
chloride is heavier and
more economical.
IMPORTAN
T!
Cover the rim completely
with solution to avoid corrosion, but
NEVER fill a tire more than 90% full. More
solution would leave too little air space to
absorb shocks. Damage to the tire could
result.