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CHEMICAL TANK MOUNTING
Chemical tanks and mounting are not factory
supplied. Chemical tanks can be mounted on each
front side of the tractor. The maximum tank capacity
for side mounted installation is two 350 gallon (1326
liter) tanks.
To avoid structural damage, vendor supplied
chemical tanks must be installed according to the
following instructions:
1. Side mounted chemical tanks must be mounted
in pairs with a rigid structure supporting both
tanks (A). Side tanks must be interconnected so
that the fluid level is the same in both tanks at all
times.
2. Chemical tanks must be mounted as close to the
front axle as possible. Front wheel tread setting
is not affected by side tank installation, however
the shape and/or size of the tanks can be
affected by the required 100 mm (4 inch)
minimum clearance in front of the tires (B).
3. The tank support structure must be attached to
the front frame belly pan in the same location as
the front suitcase weight support frame using
class 10.9 fasteners (C).
IMPORTANT: The tanks MUST NOT be individually
supported by the tractor side frames.
4. To reduce the dynamic forces associated with
chemical tanks, the tank support structure must
also have a rigid type brace extending from each
side of the tank support structure to the front side
of the front axle center housing. Use the existing
pre-drilled and tapped 20 mm holes in the center
housing to attach the braces using class 10.9
fasteners (C).
5. Front tanks must be mounted to allow the
cleanout trap door to open and allow unrestricted
access to all service points.
6. Refer to the Tire Load And Inflation Tables in this
manual for the correct tire size and load capacity
for your application. Tires must be inflated to the
correct load capacity to support the added
weight. To avoid exceeding tire load capacity,
remove all front wheel weights.
7. Each U.S. gallon (3.8 liter) of tank capacity will
add approximately 14 lb. (6.3 Kg) to the front axle
weight and decrease rear axle weight. DO NOT
exceed tire or tractor maximum operating
weights
IMPORTANT: Tanks filled to capacity must not be
used as primary ballast for heavy tillage operation.
NOTE: A generic chemical tank support structure is
illustrated only to show acceptable attaching points.
Final support structure design and testing is the
responsibility of the manufacturer.
WARNING:
ADDITIONAL CARE MUST BE
TAKEN WHEN OPERATING A TRACTOR WITH
CHEMICAL TANKS. OPERATING, HANDLING
AND BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE
TRACTOR MAY BE AFFECTED. AVOID HIGH
SPEED OPERATION. TRAVEL SPEED SHOULD
BE SUCH THAT COMPLETE CONTROL AND
MACHINE STABILITY IS MAINTAINED AT ALL
TIMES.
M418
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