Using Rear Wheel Weights

CAUTION:

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Rear Wheel Weights

A - Single Cast Wheel

B - Cast Inner with Steel Outer Wheel

C - Cast Inner wheel with 635 kg (1400 lb) Weight

D - Single Steel Wheel

E - Dual Steel Wheels

Cast wheel weights are extremely heavy. Avoid injury by using proper lifting devices.

NOTE: Not all tread settings are possible when adding wheel weights.

See your John Deere Dealer to order, install, or remove weights.

When using one or more 205 kg (450 lb) weights on steel wheels, a 75 kg (165 lb) starter weight must be installed first. 864 mm (34 in.) steel wheels will not accept 635 kg (1400 lb) weights.

Type of Weight	Steel Inner Wheel	Cast Inner Wheel	Steel Outer Wheel
635 kg (1400 lb)	No	Yes	No
205 kg (450 lb)	Yes	Yes	Yes
75 kg (165 lb)	Yes	Yes	Yes

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A - Weight

CAUTION: When installing weights, use appropriate equipment or have the job performed by your John Deere Dealer.

NOTE: When using 1524 mm (60 in.) tread setting, maximum of two 205 kg (450 lb) or one 635 kg (1400 lb) weight can be installed on inside of wheel.

Install weights (A) on wheel.

Item	Measurement	Specification
Weight Attaching Bolts
M16-Bolt	Torque	310 N˙m (230 lb-ft)
M20-Bolt	Torque	610 N˙m (450 lb-ft)

For additional weights, install bolts in previous weight. Rotate alternate weight to align bolts with weight holes.

Tighten bolts and then retighten after driving approximately 100 meters (100 yd).

Retighten bolts after working 3 HOURS and again after 10 HOURS.

Check tightness every 250 hours.

IMPORTANT: The clearance between inside wheel weights and tractor components must be at least 25 mm (1 in.).