• Ensure the tractor has a sufficient weight to horsepower ratio for the field operating speed. Add cast ballast as necessary to achieve the required weight. Michelin does not recommend the use of liquid ballast in the tires as this will change the stiffness of the tires and may make power hop difficult or impossible to control.*
• Ensure the tractor has the correct weight split between the front and rear axles; no more than 55% of the weight on the front axle for towed implements. Setting the front weight split to 55% or less with towed implements is extremely important for 4WD tractors.
• Ensure the tires are set at the correct pressure for the axle weights. All the tires on each axle are to be set at the same pressure - duals or triples are all to be set at the same pressure as the inside tires on each axle.
• If power hop occurs, raise REAR tire pressures 6 psi above the optimum until the power hop is controlled.

* For complete rules to obtain optimum tire performance, ask your authorized Michelin^® dealer.

If Power Hop Persists

• If power hop persists, continue to raise REAR tire pressure in 6 psi* increments until power hop disappears.
• However do not exceed the maximum tire pressure recommended in the 30 mph table published in the Michelin Ag Tire Databook or website.

If Power Hop Is still present, particularly on firm soils and / or operating at speeds below 5.5 mph

• Return pressures to the original level for the axle weights for optimum performance, as discussed above.
• Increase FRONT tire pressures by 6 psi*.
• If power hop persists, continue to raise front tire pressures in 6 psi* increments until the power hop is controlled.
• However do not exceed the maximum tire pressure recommended in the 30 mph table published in the Michelin Ag Tire Databook or website.

For best performance and reduced soil compaction, Michelin^® recommends that lower “optimized” tire pressures be used during conditions when power hop is less likely to occur.