MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 207)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
205
Revision C
7.13.2.2 Ballast Requirements
Fluid ballasting of rear caster tires is
recommended to provide adequate machine
stability when using large headers on the
windrower.
Also, the stability of machine varies with different
attachments, windrower options, terrain and
Operator’s driving technique.
Ballast capability per tire is at a maximum fill of
75%, or when fluid is level with valve stem when
the stem is positioned at 12 o’clock.
Fluid can be added to any level up to maximum
fill, and always add an equal amount of fluid on
both sides.
TIRE SIZE
FLUID PER TIRE
AT 75% FILL
U.S. Gal. (Liters)
TOTAL WEIGHT
OF BOTH TIRES
lb (kg) *
7.5X16
(A)
10 (38) 200 (91)
10X16
(B)
18 (69) 380 (170)
16.5X16.1
(C)
41 (158) 830 (377)
* Weights are given for typical calcium chloride
and water mixtures. Weight is reduced by 20% if
only water is used (for areas that do not require
antifreeze protection).
HEADER DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDED BALLAST
RECOMMENDED
TIRE SIZE
APPLICABLE
WINDROWER
LEVEL GROUND HILLS
TYPE SIZE
PER TIRE BOTH TIRES PER TIRE BOTH TIRES
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb (kg) *
U.S. Gal.
(Liters)
lb (kg) *
A, D, R Series
All Options
25’ and Down 0 0 0 0 A,B,C M150, M200
D Series
30’ Single Or
Split Reel W/O
Conditioner.
35’ Single Reel
0 0 10 (38) 200 (91) A,B,C M150, M200
30’ Split Reel.
Steel Fingers &
Conditioner.
35’ Split Reel (5
Or 6 Bat)
18 (69) 380 (170) 30 (115) 630 (288)
Level Ground -
B, C
Hills - C
M150, M200
40’ 30 (115) 630 (288) 41 (158) 830 (377) C M150, M200
* If only water is used, increase volume of water by 20% (up to maximum allowable fill per tire) to compensate.