MacDon M205 2010 - Page 194

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Form 169469/169470/169471 192 Revision C
7.12.2.2 Ballast Requirements
Fluid ballasting of rear caster tires 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 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) *
7.5X16
(A)
10 (38) 200 (91)
10X16
(B)
18 (69) 380 (170)
16.5X16.1
(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 anti-freeze protection).
HEADER DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED BALLAST
RECOMMENDED TIRE
SIZE
LEVEL GROUND HILLS
TYPE SIZE
PER TIRE
BOTH
TIRES
PER
TIRE
BOTH
TIRES
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb (kg) *
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb (kg) *
A, D, R Series
All Options
25’ and Down 0 0 0 0 A,B,C
D Series
30’ Single or
Split Reel W/O
Conditioner.
35’ Single Reel
0 0 10 (38) 200 (91) A,B,C
30’ Split Reel.
Steel Fingers &
Conditioner.
35’ Split Reel (5 or 6 Bat)
18 (69) 380 (170) 30 (115) 630 (288)
Level Ground – B, C
Hills - C
40’ 30 (115) 630 (288) 41 (158) 830 (377) C
* If only water is used, increase volume of water by 20% (up to maximum allowable fill per tire) to compensate.