TIRE INFLATION

IMPORTANT

TIRE MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) :

wedging into it. Tires with cuts treated in

WARNING

this manner may be continued in service without

d a n g e r of further growth of these injuries. If

WHEN REPAIRING TIRES USED ON MACHINES

a tire has at least one deep cut that requires

a repair, then all smaller cuts may be quickly

THAT EMPLOY THE LOCK RING TYPE RIM, USE

and economically repaired and vulcanized by the

steam kettle method.

CAUTION WHEN INFLATING TIRE, PROCEED AS

FOLLOWS:

WARNING

1. Always Inflate tires mounted on rims with demountable

IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT TIRES WITH

side ring flanges or lockrings In an Inflation safety cage, or

serious Injury or loss of life could result.

BREAKS BE USED AGAIN.

2. Improperly seated side ring flanges or lockrings could

blow off during Inflation. Never attempt to seat side ring

flanges or lockrings during or alter lnflation. Serious Injury

If uneven tire wear Is evident, wheel alignment

or loss of life could result.

should be checked.

3. Never inflate tires over 40 pounds per square Inch (PSI)

to seat tire beads. Serious Injury or loss of life could result.

TIRE INFLATION:

4. When Inflating tires In a safety cage, always use an

Before inflating tires, make certain all wheel

extension air hose and gage for safety cage use. Failure to

nuts are tightened to proper torque (see Specifi-

do so could cause serious Injury.

cations on Table 1, page 1-3)

WARNING

IF LOCK RING IS NOT LOCATED PROPERLY, IT

IN ALL CASES, WHEN REMOVING TIRES WITH

IS POSSIBLE FOR IT TO POP OFF RIM WITH

SPLIT RIMS FROM THE MACHINE FOR REPAIR

GREAT FORCE WHEN TIRE IS INFLATED AND

OR PERIODIC ROTATION, COMPLETELY DEFLATE

COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE

TIRES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVING

STRUCK BY IT.

THE VALVE CORE.

On machines using split rims, make periodic

checks for noises in the wheel, as It is poss-

ible for damage to occur to the wheel bolts If

they are not securely tightened when tires are

WARNING

changed. If the wheel bolts are loose or have

been sheared off as a result of being loose, a

IN ALL CASES, WHEN REMOVING TIRES EQUIPPED

grinding or scraping noise will be present when

wheels are turned. Should this condition exist,

WITH THE LOCK RING TYPE RIM FROM THE HA-

It will be necessary to immediately remove the

rim and tire from the machine and determine the

CHINE FOR REPAIR OR PERIODIC ROTATION,

cause of noise and repair or replace defective

parts.

COMPLETELY DEFLATE TIRES. THIS IS ACCOM-

NOTE

PLI SHED BY REMOVING THE VALVE CORE.

Refer to WARNING on deflation of

tires before removing wheels from

machine.

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