| 1. Determine desired weight split for your operation |
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| 2. Desire weight of tractor (See Ballasting for PTO Horsepower |
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| 3. Percent of weight split from (Step 1) multiplied by (Step 2) desired weight to give total front weight. For rear weight, subtract front weight from total weight |
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| 4. Weight of tractor as determined from the Unballasted Tractor Weight Chart |
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| 5. Ballast needed (subtract tractor weight in Step 4 from desired weight in Step 3 |
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| 6. Add ballast |
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| 7. Add ballast from Step 6 to weights from Step 4 |
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| 8. Subtract weight transfer from rear weight as determined in Installing Quik-Tatch Weights |
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| 9. Total weight used to determine inflation pressure |
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| 10. Set tire pressures for operating conditions using weights from Step 9 |
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| NOTE: You are now ready to test for wheel slippage. See Measuring Wheel Slip. |