| 1. Determine desired weight per Engine HP. |
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| 2. Record desired weight per Eng-HP. See Ballasting Guide. |
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| 3. Multiply desired weight from step 2 by 55%. For rear weight, subtract front weight from total weight. |
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| 4. Weight of tractor as determined from the Base Weight Options chart or weight from scale. |
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| 5. Ballast needed (subtract tractor weight in step no. 4 from desired weight in step no. 3 |
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| 6. Add ballast. |
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| 7. Add ballast from step no. 6 to weights from step no. 4. |
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| NOTE: You are now ready to test for track slippage. See Measuring Track Slip in this section. |