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8 Cards in this Set
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Front tires |
A minimum of 4/32nd of tread depth across all major groves. Tires cannot be recapped, no cuts, cracks, bulges, or visible wires showing. Tires are not worn to a smooth surface. No separation between the tire and rim. Tires same size/type on each axle Radial or bias ply tires only Tires are properly inflated to 100 psi or to the manufacturer specification Check to see if properly inflated with air gauge or rubber mallet on cold tires |
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Rear tractor tires |
Minimum 2/32 of tread depth across all major groves. Tires can be recapped No tread separation, no cuts, cracks, bulges or visible wires showing. Tires are not worn to a smooth surface. No separation between tire/rim Tires are the same size/type on each axle Radial or bias ply tires only. Tires properly inflated to 100 psi or to manufacturers specifications Check with air gauge or rubber mallet on cold tires Dual tires are not touching each other 3in between tires, minimum 5in above tires to apron of trailer |
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Rims |
Solid, not bent, not cracked and no welds |
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Front rims or wheels |
Rim is solid and not bent, cracked and no welds Wheels are solid, not bent, not cracked and no welds. The valve stem is not bent, cap not missing or leaking 10 lug nuts, lug nuts not missing( one missing and out of service) and are tight. There is no rust behind the lug nuts or shiny threads that could indicate looseness No missing hub bolts(one missing and out of service). Hub seal is not leaking Check hub seal sight or remove rubber seal to see if it is at proper lv. Insert finger one inch and it should be 1/3 full with 80w/90 gear oil Lv is 1 |
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Rear tractor wheels |
Rim is solid and not bent, not cracked and no welds Valve stem is not bent, missing, or leaking and cap is on Lug nuts are tight and not missing and on tight No rust or shiny threads on stud No missing hub bolts, they are on tight Hub seal is not leaking. Check the hub seal seal for proper lv. 3in between the rims, 3in from rims to suspension, 5in from rim to frame. Nothing between the wheels There is 2 types of wheels: Spoke and disk Spoke wheel is a 2 piece wheel with spacer held together by lug nuts and cleats Disc wheels are budded together |
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Difference between front and rear tractor tires and wheels |
The front tires have a minimum of 4/32 of an inch, rear tires have a minimum of 2/32 of an inch of tread depth across all major grooves. The front tires cannot be recapped; rear tires can be. Front tires are singular, rear tires are dual. There must be a minimum of 3in between the rims, 3in from rims to suspension, and 5in from rim to frame Disc wheels are budded together |
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What is suspension |
Suspension holds the vehicle weight and its load, and keeps the axles in place. |
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Front suspension (mechanical) (front of tractor) |
Frame is solid, not bent, not cracked, can only be welded by professional. Front and rear spring hangers are securely mounted to the frame, not cracked, no missing bolts. Steel or rubber bushing and eyebolt are not missing, good condition. Leaf springs are not missing, not cracked, broken or shifted C-clamps are not missing, well tightened, good condition Spring shackle is properly greased, rubber bushing and eyebolt not missing, good condition Saddle, axle seat, and axle not cracked, not bent U-bolts are not missing, well tightened. Good condition. Nuts are tight, not missing Hydraulic shock absorbers are securely mounted to the frame and the axle, not leaking, not missing |
