| 1. Determine desired weight split for your operation. |
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| 2. Record desired weight of tractor (See Ballasting Guide). |
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| 3. Percent of Weight Split from Step No. 1 multiplied by Step No.2 (Desired Weight) results in Total Front Weight. For Rear Weight, subtract front weight from Total Weight. |
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| 4. For tractors with IVT Transmission, add 233.1 kgs (514 lbs) to front axle and add 146 kgs (322 lbs) to rear axle. |
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| 5. Weight of tractor as determined from the Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart or weight from scale. |
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| 6. Ballast needed (subtract tractor weight in Step No. 4 from desired weight in Step No. 3 |
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| 7. Add ballast. |
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| 8. Add ballast from Step No. 6 to weights from Step No. 4. |
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| 9. Set tire pressure for operating conditions using weights from Step No. 7. (See appropriate inflation pressure table). |
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| NOTE: You are now ready to test for wheel slippage. See Measuring Wheel Slip. |