
Tools that may be required for installation:
(not furnished)
1. Pliers.
2. Wire ties (for securement).
Part illustrations:
A. Fold back hook (outside fastener). 
B. Fingertip hook (inside fastener).
A
B

Note: There is no designated Left or Right chain. 
Either chain may be used for either tire.
this side 
facing 
vehicle
Position the side chain with the 
fingertip hook to go on the 
inside of the tire (toward body of 
the machine/vehicle). As a 
result, the side chain with the 
outside fastener will then be 
positioned to go on the outside 
of the tire.
1 Lay chain straight
with the open sides of 
the cross chain hooks 
facing up. The open 
sides of the cross chain
hooks must be facing 
away from the tire
when the chain is 
installed. Make sure all 
twists are out of the 
chain assembly. 
fingertip
hook
cross
chain
hooks
fold back
hook

2 Grasping the middle of the inside fastener side
chain, lift and drape the chain assembly over the tire, 
making sure the open ends of the cross chain hooks are 
facing away from the tire. Tuck the loose chain ends 
under the tire, then move the machine/vehicle forward 
slightly to be able to work with the fasteners.
3 Fasten the fingertip hook (inside fastener) by hooking
it to the second or third link of side chain.

4 Pull chain snug and connect the outside fastener to 
its side chain the same number of links back from the end 
as the inside connection. Fold fastener back and under 
the side chain as pictured below. You will probably need 
pliers to do it.
Once both fasteners are connected, chain assembly must 
be snug on tire. Advance fasteners on each side chain 
the same number of links until chain is sufficiently and 
evenly tight on tire. See front cover picture for proper 
chain fit. Remove or tie down all unused links once chain 
is satisfactorily tight.
5 Repeat previous steps for other tire.

To get maximum wear and years of use 
from your Peerless “MaxTrac” tire chains 
follow these simple tips:
1 Avoid rapid acceleration: spinning tires cause 
rapid wear on cross chains.
2 If the chains are installed properly they should be
snug with the cross chains at right angles to the side 
chain. Adjust inside and outside fasteners so that 
side chains are evenly tightened. The side chains 
should be centered on the circumference of the tire.
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