Rhinotek 1645 - Manual (Page 52)

OPERATION
1640-1645 01/11 Operation Section 4-8
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
T
ION
4. Getting On and Off the Tractor
3.4 Tractor Ballast and Tire Settings
To ensure tractor stability when operating a loader,
add wheel ballast, rear wheel weights, or 3-Pt
mounted Ballast Box with weight material. If 3-Pt
hitch ballast box is used, it should be carried as
low as possible at all times to maximize stability.
Effective counterbalance weight at the rear axle is
determined as follows (per ASABE EP562, March
2005)
A mass equivalent to the Lift Capacity to Max
Height (Specification V, refer to specifaction page
in the operationsection) should be placed in the
loader bucket.
Raise Loader until the bucket pivot pin is the same
distance from the ground as the Loader Boom
pivot pin.
On a hard level surface, measure the loads for the front and rear axles. Add these two numbers together to
determine the Gross Vehicle reaction.
Add Wheel Ballast, Wheel Weights, or 3-Pt Mounted Ballast as needed to adjust the reaction at the Rear Axle
to a minimum of 25% of the Gross Vehicle Reaction.
For better stability, adjust tractor wheels to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. See Chart 1
below for recommeded settings for the M5040,
M6040, and M7040 tractors.
OPS-L- 0017
Chart 1. Recommended Tread Settings
Do not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount
the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are
completelystopped.
(SG-12)
Before getting onto the tractor, the operator must read and completely understand the implement and tractor
operator manuals. If any part of either manual is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for
a complete explanation. OPS-L- 0022