Using Correct Tires and Inflation

Help prevent severe bodily injury or death, failure to observe these recommendations may result in loss of stability and operator control.

See tire descriptions and inflation pressures for load conditions in SPECIFICATIONS.

Tires

Use of John Deere approved original equipment or optional equipment is recommended. To ensure maximum machine performance and ride quality, do not mix size, type, or placement of tires. Failure to place tires per the guidelines could result in reduced machine performance, diminished traction and poor handling.

Inflation

Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:

• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
• Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
• Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
• Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side.

Over inflation may damage tires and diminish ride quality. Under inflation could cause wheel damage when riding over rough terrain.

An accurate low pressure gauge is available at your John Deere dealer.