TOPIC 7. WHEELS AND TIRES

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

C. INSTALLATION

1. Attach drag link to pivot arm and to cylinder.

Attach cylinder to frame.

2. Connect hydraulic lines to cylinder.

3. Loosen suction hose at hydraulic pump to make

certain hose is not air-bound. With suction hose

loosened, air will leak out.

CAUTION

Make certain hydraulic oil is up to the

"Full" mark on dipstick.

4. Tighten hose and lower truck to floor.

Figure 7. Drag Link Components (PRT)

TOPIC 7. WHEELS AND TIRES

The steer wheels are located at the rear of the lift truck,

NOTE

at the counterweight end. To remove either or both

Refer to REPAIR MANUAL for

steer wheels, it is recommended that the drive wheels be

DISASSEMBLY and REASSEMBLY.

properly blocked and that a properly attached hoist chain

and jacks or blocks be used to raise rear of truck for

B. INSTALLATION (PNEUMATIC TYPE)

steer wheel tire removal.

1. Install tire and rim assembly on hub.

A. REMOVAL (PNEUMATIC TYPE)

2. Secure tire and rim assembly with nuts and

1. Ensure drive wheels are securely blocked and

3. Remove clocks lower truck and release

set parking brake to prevent truck from rolling.

handbrake.

2. Remove the nuts and lockwashers attaching the

rims to the bolts La the wheel hub. (See Fig

8/11)

3. Pull the tire and rim assembly from the hub.

Figure 8. Steer Wheel Assembly (Pneumatic Tire Type)

2-83a