How to Put Tire Chains on John Deere

Once bad weather conditions set in over the winter, tire slippage can occur quite easily on your John Deere tractor. Tires usually have the proper amount of traction via the rubber grip on the tires. But ice and snow conditions can cause you to lose traction; after driving on the snow and ice for a short time, the rubber tire treads can become packed with snow, and the tires will spin in place. By putting chains on your John Deere tires, no snow or ice will stick in the tread, and the chains will provide more traction. Putting on tire chains is easy with the proper procedures.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tire chains

1. Go to your local farm tractor supply store. Give the clerk the model, make and year of your John Deere tractor, and purchase a set of two chains for the rear wheels of your tractor.

2. Lay the chains flat in front of each of the rear tractor wheels. You may not be able to unroll the chains completely, as the front wheels of the tractor will be in the way, but unroll them as far as possible.

3. Drive forward until your rear tractor wheels are centered over the chains.

4. Wrap the chains around the tire so the two ends of the chain meet on top of the rear wheel.

5. Fasten the end of the chain that has the "J" hooks to the other end of the chain's eyelets.