Last week I installed rear tire chains for the BX 24 . I opted for the 2-link ladder as opposed to the V-bar because the tractor is stored on a concrete floor and was afraid the V-bar would chew it up. This winter in the U.P. has been rather icey and my appetite for sliding down the parking area hill was very low.
After reviewing the installation instructions, I neatly layed the chains on the floor and placed the tractor on top of them. It soon became obvious that trying to install the chains while the wheels were still on the tractor was a waste of time and an exercise in frustration. So, I jacked up the rear and removed the first wheel. I soon discovered, to my amazement, that the cross chains fit exactly in between the lugs of the industrial tires I have on the tractor. Who could believe that ? Eventually I found the secret to a simple and trouble free installation;
1. Jack up rear of tractor and remove wheel.
2. Lay wheel on floor with air valve down.
3. Place the chain around the tire with the 'hook' side of the chain on top.
4. Initially hook to the end link and drape the cross chains down the tread of the tire.
5. Crimp the cross link connector with a pliars on the other end so the hook will engage the link when the connection is made.
6. Insert the cross chains between the tread lugs on the edge of the tire while taking up a link at a time with the hook.
7. After the cross chains have been spaced between the lugs and the cross link connector has been reached with the hook, turn the wheel over.
8. Repeat items 4-6, but this time using the latch instead of the hook.
9. DO NOT follow the picture instructions received with the chains when securing the latch. The connecting latch must be inserted through the connecting link and rotated back 180* and connected to a link on the side of the tire. It may be necessary to use a screw driver or something to pry the chain away from the side of the tire so the latch link can be properly connected.
10. Cut off excess chain links.
I would post a picture here but the Mrs. is off with the digital camera.
The extra traction with the chains proved to be a great benefit on wet snow and ice.
After reviewing the installation instructions, I neatly layed the chains on the floor and placed the tractor on top of them. It soon became obvious that trying to install the chains while the wheels were still on the tractor was a waste of time and an exercise in frustration. So, I jacked up the rear and removed the first wheel. I soon discovered, to my amazement, that the cross chains fit exactly in between the lugs of the industrial tires I have on the tractor. Who could believe that ? Eventually I found the secret to a simple and trouble free installation;
1. Jack up rear of tractor and remove wheel.
2. Lay wheel on floor with air valve down.
3. Place the chain around the tire with the 'hook' side of the chain on top.
4. Initially hook to the end link and drape the cross chains down the tread of the tire.
5. Crimp the cross link connector with a pliars on the other end so the hook will engage the link when the connection is made.
6. Insert the cross chains between the tread lugs on the edge of the tire while taking up a link at a time with the hook.
7. After the cross chains have been spaced between the lugs and the cross link connector has been reached with the hook, turn the wheel over.
8. Repeat items 4-6, but this time using the latch instead of the hook.
9. DO NOT follow the picture instructions received with the chains when securing the latch. The connecting latch must be inserted through the connecting link and rotated back 180* and connected to a link on the side of the tire. It may be necessary to use a screw driver or something to pry the chain away from the side of the tire so the latch link can be properly connected.
10. Cut off excess chain links.
I would post a picture here but the Mrs. is off with the digital camera.
The extra traction with the chains proved to be a great benefit on wet snow and ice.
