Terex TL160 - Hydroinflation of Tires

Operation 4
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Operating Manual 12.9.08 Version 1.0
4.7 Hydroinflation of tires
When the loader is used with a fork lift attachment, the
rear wheels may be filled with a water-antifreeze
mixture to increase the lifting capacity.
Prepare the mixture in an appropriately sized
container. Allow it to cool and stir until there are no
more lumps.
Danger to health
due to incorrect handling of magnesium
chloride.
Observe the following items when handling
magnesium chloride:
• Always pour magnesium chloride into the
water, not the other way round!
• Do not allow the solution to come into
contact with eyes, skin or clothing - caustic
substance!
Values per wheel
Type of tire MgCl
2
approx.
kg
H
2
O
l
Total
kg
15.5 R 25 68 132 200
17.5 25TL 86 165 251
16/70-24 EM 10 PR 63 108 171
19.5 LR 24 104 173 277
15.5 R25 68 132 200
17.5 R 25 86 165 251
455/70 R 24 93 120 213
Tab. 21 Water-antifreeze mixture – Recommendation
when filled to 75 % with antifreeze protection to -
30 °C
MgCl
2
= Magnesium chloride
H
2
O = Water