SECTION IV WHEELS
Ballasting by filling the tyres with water + antifreeze solution
To prevent the water from freezing and damaging the tyres, use additives to obtain
a neutralised solution of calcium chloride.
Proceed as follows: pour the required quantity of water into a container and then
slowly pour in calcium chloride in the proportion of approx. 30 kg (66.1 lb) to every
100 litres (26.4 U.S. gal) of water.
N.B. - Add calcium chloride to the water, not vice versa, to prevent the risk of a vio-
lent chemical reaction.
The amount of liquid in the tyre must not exceed 75% of the total tyre volume.
Warning: the antifreeze solution does not offer protection at
temperatures below -20°C (68°F).
Further information is obtainable from the tire trade. The antifreeze is to be
added to the water under
constant stirring until it is
completely dissolved. After
having filled the tires, flush all
equipment with water, as the
solution is highly aggressive.
The liquid must be introduced
into the tyre using a special
adapter specifically designed for
this purpose.
(These adapters are supplied by
tyre manufacturers).
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WARNING: REMEMBER THAT STEERING, BRAKING AND TRACTOR
PERFORMANCE IN GENERAL WILL BE GREATLY AFFECTED BY
THE IMPLEMENTS ATTACHED, THE TRAILERS TOWED OR THE
BALLAST APPLIED.
CAUTION: ON BALLASTING THE TRACTOR, VERIFY THAT THE
FRONT AXLE WEIGHT IS AT LEAST THE 20% OF THE TOTAL TRAC-
TOR WEIGHT. IT’S TO GUARANTEE A SAFE STEERING.
CAUTION: DURING TRACTOR REFUELING, ALWAYS TURN THE
ENGINE OFF AND CLEAN ANY FUEL SPILLED ON THE TRACTOR.
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