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STEP 1
Park the tractor on hard level ground. STOP the
engine and apply the park brake. Remove the key.
STEP 2
If a clevis weight (2) is to be installed, install the clevis
weight and clevis pin (3). Make sure the clevis pin
retainer (A) locates correctly into the top hole (B) of the
clevis pin (3).
STEP 3
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Hook one weight (4) over the top lip of the weight
frame (1) towards its outer edge, (as shown in
photo above).
STEP 4
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Slide the weight (4) towards the centre of the frame
(1), next to the clevis weight (2), (if equipped), or
until it is against tab (D) on the weight frame (1).
The bottom of the weight (4) will interlock behind
tab (E) at the centre of the weight frame (1).
STEP 5
Repeat STEP 4 and install second weight onto
the other side of the clevis weight (2) or tab
(D) on the weight frame.
IMPORTANT: If a clevis weight (2) is NOT to be
installed, the minimum number of weights (4)
that can be installed is TWO, one either side
of tab (D) on the weight frame (1). The tab on
one weight (4) must locate into the recess (C)
in the weight previously installed in STEP 4.
STEP 6
Continue to install weights (4) equally to each
side until the required weight pack is installed.
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The tab (F) on each weight will interlock into the
previous installed weight.
IMPORTANT: The total tractor weight with all
equipment and ballast weight must never be more
than the maximum recommended operating weight
See Maximum Permitted Operating Weights on
Page 260 of this manual. Observe tyre capacities
and any possible legal limitations.
STEP 7
Install the retaining stud (5) through the holes in
the weight pack. Install the washer (6) and nut (7)
to the opposite end of the stud (5). Tighten the
nut.
STEP 8
If a small number of weights are to be installed,
install and tighten a suitable bolt through the
weights into the threaded plate, make sure the
threaded plate locates into the recess in the
weight.
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