Fig. 27- Rear-Mounted
Hitch
with
Swinging
Bar
1.
Support Arm: 2. Drawbar Assembly; 3. Pin; 4.
Drawbar: 5. Drawhook
WEIGHTING THE TRACTOR
Conditions may exist where you plan to use the tractor
and will want to add weight to the tractor to increase
drawbar pulling efficiency, power, and to eliminate
excessive wheel slippage. This additional weight can
be
in the form of a calcium chloride solution in the tires,
cast iron wheel weights,
or
front "suitcase" weights.
The amount of weight you need to add will depend on
the soil conditions and the type of job(s) the tractor will
be
used for.As weight is added to the rear wheels, the
increased draft force will tend to take weight off the front
wheels.
Fig.
28-
Front
End
Weights
1. Front Weights
2.
Carrier 3. Retaining Clip 4. Bolt
23
IMPORTANT:
DTC tractors equipped with front end loaders must
have an appropriate rear weight kit installed. This
prevents damaging the DTC drive mechanism.
Operation without the proper weights will void the
warranty of DTC drive parts.
WARNING:
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE TRACTOR IS
EQUIPPED WITH
ENOUGH
FRONT
END
WEIGHT
TO
MAINTAIN
STABILITY
AND
STEERING
CONTROL
It is recommended that you do not use more weight
than is actually needed to provide good reasonable
traction.
It
is
also suggested that the added weight be
removed for lighter jobs.
LIQUID FILLED TRACTOR TIRES
Since water alone will freeze inside the tires during cold
weather, the tires should be filled with a calcium chlo-
ride and water solution. This solution will not harm the
tire casing, tube,
or
valve stem.
If
your LONG dealer
does not have the necessary equipment to install this
solution, he should be able to refer you to someone that
can.
NOTE: Do not substitute antifreeze
for
the calcium
chloride. Tire deterioration could result.
Generally, the tires are filled about 3/4 full of liquid, and
inflated to the recommended pressure. A solution
of
3
1/21bs. of the calcium chloride
per
gallon of water (0.42
kg/1)
is slush free to -12°F ( -24°C), and will freeze solid
at -52°F (-47°C). A Sib/gal (0.60
kg/1)
solution will
freeze solid at -62°F (-52°C).
If
more weight is needed
for a difficult traction condition, wheel weights may also
be added.
If the valve core is to be removed for any reason,
it
will
be necessary to jack the tractor
up
and turn the wheel
until the valve stem is on top,
or
the solution will be lost.
WARNING:
THE CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND WATER SO-
LUTION USED IN
TRACTOR
TIRES CAN
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION, ESPECIALLY IF IT
COMES
IN
CONTACT WITH THE EYES OR
OPENCUTS.AVOIDDIRECTCONTACTWITH
THE SOLUTION. WEAR PROTECTIVE RUB-
BERGLOVES.INCASEOFCONTACT,
WASH
THE
AFFECTED
AREAS
IMMEDIATELY.
FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLEAR
WATER.
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