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TM 10-3930-643-20
WHEEL TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE. (cont)
9-2.
Wheel Assembly and Tire. (Sheet 2 of 8)
SERVICE
Check tires only when
is unloaded.
Use a long hose and
v e h i c le
s e l f -
attaching tire
i n f l a t er
and
stand
t o o n e
side
when
i n f l a t i n g t i r e s.
Never inflate a tire that has
gone flat without inspecting
the tire, rim and
w h e e l f o r
damage. Be sure all components
are properly assembled.
Never vent built up pressure in
a tire, such as encountered on
extremely hot days.
Pressure
built up on hot days protects
the tires by avoiding excessive
sidewall flexing and heat which
are detrimental to tire life.
1.
C h e c k i n f l a t i o n p r e s s u r e w i th
accurate tire pressure gauge
when
t i r e s a r e c o o l.
I f t i r e i s o v e r
inflated or under inflated,
adjust
air pressure.
Normal operating
inflation pressure is 50 psi.
2 .
Inspect tires for excessive wear.
Refer to TM 9-2610-200-24.
3.
Inflate spare tire only enough to
k e e p r i m p a r t s i n p l a c e . A f u l ly
inflated tire can fly apart when not
i n s t a l l e d o n v e h i c l e . U s e c a r e if
you must transport a fully inflated
t i r e , a
s a f e ty
chain
may be
required.
Go to sheet 3
9-4
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