Tire inflation

farmdog · Nov 6, 2010

I have a low rear tire on my JD 5310. Tried to inflate it with a small compressor but could not get the chuck to depress the valve stem core. Also tire guage would not depress the core of the stem. Do I need a special chuck? Can I inflate the tire with a small compressor like ones used for cars.
thanks for any help, farmdog

RoyJackson · Nov 6, 2010

farmdog said:
I have a low rear tire on my JD 5310. Tried to inflate it with a small compressor but could not get the chuck to depress the valve stem core. Also tire guage would not depress the core of the stem. Do I need a special chuck? Can I inflate the tire with a small compressor like ones used for cars.
thanks for any help, farmdog

That should take a standard valve stem/core. The cores screw in, so it's possible it's screwed too far in. Use a small pin, screwdriver or something that will fit within the valve stem and give it a push. You should hear air coming out (maybe a bit if liqiud too, if those tires are filled). If the tires are filled, I suggest you rotate them until the valve stem is at 12 O'Clock.
It's also possible the core is no good. There is a tool used to remove valve cores (it's also used to to chase the threads). This is available at most auto parts stores (maybe Walmart or TSC too). Surprisingly, it's call a "Valve Core Removal Tool". Pick up a half dozen or so valve cores too.
As far as the compressor..yes, you can use a small compressor but it'll take more time due to the volume of air required in the tire.

Good luck!

farmdog · Nov 6, 2010

Thanks for the advice, espcially about rotating to 12 o'clock. Getting late in the day so will have wait until I get my cataract surgery Monday.
thanks, farmdog

Soundguy · Nov 6, 2010

ps.. if you do remove the core.. jack the tire up to take pressure off of it.. then clean er up.. put in a new core then leave her jacked up to reinflate.. easier on the pump...

soundguy