Warranty question

[CarltonInVa]

My TC-33D has developed a slow leak in one of the front tires. The tractor is 7 months old. Would this be covered under warranty?

Also, what PSI is appropriate? The tires are R4s...

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I think the only way it will be covered is if there is a defect in the tire and then it would depend on the tires warranty. Can't help you with the PSI specs.

 

[PineRidge]

Try "Slime" you can get it a Wal Mart and is easy to use. Once it is in the tire it will also protect it from other punctures. I have used it for 4 years. Up to that point it was an every week occourance to have a flat because of a run in with a thorn tree. I havent' had a flat since that time. Wish all products worked as well and as easy.

 

[MikePA]

<font color="blue"> Also, what PSI is appropriate? The tires are R4s... </font>
First, welcome to TBN, Carlton. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Second, the proper inflation pressure, for all three types (R1, R4, turfs) of tires, is in the Opertor's Manual. The front tires have a pretty large range, I just checked mine this past weekend and can't remember what I read! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif I do remember setting my front tires to 25 psi, since I do more FEL work than most anything else.

I think the range for R4s was from 8 psi to 32 psi for the front tires. The max psi for the rears was 20 psi.

 

[CarltonInVa]

Thanks everyone for the info!

I guess I'll be making a Walmart run for some slime... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[djradz]

Those R-4s are pretty tough. If it was mine, and still so new, I'd make sure there's not a leak elsewhere. Can't recall if these have tubes or not. If not, seems like a rim-leak might be possible - and that would be a warranty item, out to the 2 years.

 

[brewster]

I have a TC30 with R4s, and have been using it in thorny brush - Mesquite and Catclaw in particular. I would have prefered Ag tires for traction, but went with R4s on the expectation of greater puncture resistance. After the first 10 hours or so, both front tires went flat. I'm sure Slime would have done the trick, but picking up "Fix-a-Flat" at WalMart was easier. One can in each front tire has kept them inflated for the next 21 hours of work. So far, the rears have not been a problem.

 

[Soundguy]

Check to see if it isn't just the valve core leaking.. one of mine was.... 59 cent valve core fixed it... just put a drop of water.. or spit on the end ov the tire valve.. it it bubbles.... you found it.. otherwise.. try the slime.. if it is a tubed tire.. TSC has a slime type product for tubes as well

Soundguy