TRACTOR PREPARATION
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Rear Counterweight
DO NOT EXCEED THE RATING FOR
MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT.
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL
PROVIDED WITH TRACTOR.
The use of adequate counterweight for
maximum loader capacity is required for
proper stability.
PROPER. COUNTERWEIGHT AND
BALLAST FOR H6522 (A4):
FL6555 FRONT LOADER ONLY
Ag tires:
99 pounds (45 Kg) ballast in each rear tire.
75 pound (31.8 Kg) wheel weight on each rear
wheel.
Three point hitch mounted with rear weight
box containing 583 pounds (265 Kg) of sand.
Turf or High float:
236 pounds (107 Kg) ballast in each rear tire.
Three point hitch mounted with rear weight
box containing 583 pounds (265 Kg) of sand.
FL6555 FRONT LOADER AND BH6575
BACKHOE
Ag tires
99 pounds (45 Kg) ballast in each rear tire.
75 pound (31.8 Kg) wheel weight on each rear
tire.
Turf or High Float:
170 Pounds (77 Kg) ballast in each’ rear tire.
Additional counteweight requirements ‘will
vary with loader attachments and equipment
applications.
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may not permit safe use of loader at loader
rating or may require more careful
restricted operation at the rated load.
TIRE TYPES
Agricultural (Recommended)
Turf
High Flotation .
TIRE INFLATION:
AG TIRES TURF TIRES HIGH FLOAT
Front 30 psi 22 psi 16 psi
Rear 20 psi 20 psi 28 psi
Rear tires must be maintained at equal
pressure within the recommended tire
inflation range. Unequal rear tire inflation can
prevent loader attachment from contacting
the ground across its full width.
Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS)
System
The tractor ROPS system must be in place
and used properly to ensure adequate
operator protection.
Tractor Hydraulic System
Tractor operation in a loader application
significantly increases demands on the
tractor hydraulic system. Check the tractor
hydraulic system fluid level daily. Refer to
your tractor owner’s manual for instructions
regarding tractor hydraulic system
maintenance.
Follow recommendations in your Tractor
Owners Manual concerning Hydraulic fluid
and Filter change intervals.
Refer to tractor owners manual for hydraulic
fluid specifications.
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only be operated with all safety equipment
properly installed.
Front Counterweight
Use of front counterweight is not
recommended when tractor is being used in
a loader application.
Front counterweight adds unnecessary front
axle load in loader applications.
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