The Tire Industry Association‘s (TIA) upcoming Advanced Farm Tire Service (FTS) training class for technicians in the agricultural and farm tire industries is set to take place June 11-14 at Stellar Industries in Garner, IA. TIA said its Advanced FTS Training program provides technicians with hands-on instruction and classroom knowledge of the farm tire industry.
According to TIA, the curriculum will cover a range of topics, including:
- Service truck operation: Hands-on training for operating service trucks equipped with essential tools in farm tire service operations;
- Site preparation and equipment lifting: Techniques for site preparation and safe lifting practices to facilitate tire servicing in various agricultural settings;
- Hydraulic tool operation and maintenance: Practical instruction on the operation and maintenance of hydraulic tools commonly used in farm and agricultural tire service;
- Demounting, mounting and inflating techniques: Training on demounting, mounting and inflating single-piece, dual and three-piece tires;
- Liquid ballast installation and removal: Instruction on the proper installation and removal of liquid ballast in farm tires.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have a partner in Stellar Industries to host this class,” Kevin Rohlwing, TIA’s chief technical officer, said. “With the classroom space, service trucks and equipment on-site, we can deliver a hands-on experience that improves technician performance after the class. When you explain the risks in person and then show them how to service farm tires safely, it has a positive effect on safety.”
