Evacuate Old Methanol Ballast
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This Simple Tractor Upgrade Changes Everything
What happens here
Begin by removing the valve core from the existing tractor tire's air-water valve. Attach the three-piece 'installer' tool to the valve stem. This tool screws into the valve and features a long rod that engages and pulls back the valve core, allowing the liquid ballast to be pumped out. Connect a hose from the installer tool to a fluid transfer pump, and another hose from the pump to a large collection tote for the old fluid. Ensure the collection tote is large enough for the full volume of liquid, and has graduations to monitor the amount removed. Set the pump's selector lever to 'pull' to begin evacuating the old methanol-based fluid from the tire.
Goal: Safely remove corrosive methanol ballast from the tractor tires.
Tools and materials
- Fluid Transfer Hoses — Connecting the tire to the pump and the pump to the collection tote
- Fluid Transfer Pump — Pumping out old fluid and pumping in new ballast
- Installer Tool — Attaching to the valve stem to remove core and facilitate fluid transfer
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from splashes
- Safety Gloves — Protecting hands from methanol and other chemicals
- Tractor TYM — The vehicle receiving the tire ballast replacement
- Large Collection Tote — Collecting the old methanol ballast
- Old Methanol Ballast — The fluid being removed from the tires