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 | rigidrider
Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3 exeter nh 
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2003-08-27 62784
Just bought a used Kubota L3710 with La 682 Loader I love the tractor so far but how do you check the rear tire pressure (tires filled with calcium solution).
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 | kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon 
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2003-08-27 62789
Buy a tire pressure gauge that is approved for fluid filled tires. I bought mine from a very small auto parts store in a rural area. Then just measure it.
If you have to relieve or add pressure it may be better to put the trans in neutral, jack up the rear of the tractor, and rotate the tire until the valve is at the 12:00 position. If relieving pressure just let the fluid out until air comes out or the pressure measures what you want. When you're done make sure to thoroughly rinse the fluid off the rims or any metal areas. If they are filled with Calcium it is corrosive and can cause rust. ....
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 | DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada
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2003-08-28 62806
When I had fluid filled tires, I would mark the 12 o'clock position for the valve stem on the tire with some masking tape so I could see it from the seat. Then it was a simple matter to drive the tractor to position the valve stem.
I am guessing that the difference between a regular air gauge and one designated for fluid filled tires would be that the latter might be made from corrosion resistant materials. I don't think there is a difference in the actual calibration.
Ken, maybe if you get a moment you can check the pressure on your truck or car with both types of gauges to see if the actual readings differ. ....
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| kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon
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2003-08-28 62810
I think you're right, Mark. When I bought the fluid-approved pressure gauge I tested it against a dial gauge I have and the pressure readings were the same. Pressure is pressure. The dial gauge would work on the fluid filled tires just fine but I don't want to ruin it. The new gauge has a little procedure you use on it after testing to rinse away any tire fluid that might be in it. ....
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| kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon
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2003-08-28 62813
By the way, the reason for jacking up the rear of the tractor is to retain as much fluid as possible. When the tractors weight is on the tires they flatten out which raises the fluid level, so if you're letting pressure out of the tires you will lose more fluid when the tires are on the ground. ....
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| DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada
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2003-08-28 62814
Good point. ....
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 | Art White
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6898 Waterville New York
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2003-08-29 62883
How many pounds were in them? You can use a non-cloride gauge but not for long as it will rust it up. ....
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