TECHNICAL ADVICES |
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Liquid ballasting |
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Occasionally the machine needs extra weight to increase
tractive power but also to lower the centre of gravity for improved stability.
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Liquid recommendations |
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In areas without any risk of freezing:
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Liquid precautions |
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- use pumps with rust resistant pressure gauges
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Liquid volume |
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Maximum permitted filling volume is 75% of the total tyre volume. For forestry machines, operating in heavy terrain, max. 50% filling volume.
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Mixing of anti-freeze fluid |
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The following proportions may be used as a general guide:
Example: Tyre dimension 650/60-38 TWIN 414.
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Ethylene glycol |
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Example: Tyre dimension 650/60-38 TWIN 414. Volume at
75% filling level = 590 litre
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Liquid filling instructions |
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Liquid filling valves |
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Agricultural wheels are normally equipped with combined air and liquid-filling valves. For tube tyres the valve number is TR218A (or ETRTO V4.01.1+V4.02.1) and TR618A for tubeless tyres (or ETRTO V5.01.1+V4.02.1).
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Instructions for liquid filling |
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Note: Only use an inflation pressure gauge that is resistant to anti-freeze liquid. Make sure that the air valve is above liquid level before measuring the air pressure.
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Instructions for draining water |
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