DIRECTIONAL TREAD TIRES

LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

DIRECTIONAL TREAD TIRES

Outside dual tire arrow to point in

the direction of rearward rotation, see

Ail directional tread tires are to be

P l a t e 6423.

mounted in the correct position with

respect to the arrow cast on the side of

(Rotate wheel t o b r i n g a r r o w o n t i r e

the tire as explained and illustrated

a b o v e the wheel. Arrow must point

below.

toward rear of truck.)

Directional Tread Dual Tires:

Directional Tread Sinqle Drive Tires:

Inside dual tire

arrow to point In

Tire arrow to point in the direction

the

direction

foward

rotation,

see

of forward rotation, see Plate 6422.

P l a t e 6422.

(Rotate wheel to bring arrow on tire

a b o v e the wheel. Arrow must point

toward front of truck, see Plate 6422.

toward front of truck.)

Plate 6422. Inside Dual Tire

Plate 6423. Outside Dual Tire

(or Single Drive Tire)

(Arrow to point toward

(Arrow to point toward front of truck)

rear of truck)

SOLID OR CUSHION TIRE AND RIM MAINTENANCE

1. Inspect tires regularly - remove ail sharp objects picked up by

treads before they have a chance to cut further into the rubber and

c a u s e c h i p p i n g o r p o s s i b l e s e p a r a t i o n o f t h e r u b b e r f r o m the base

metal.

2. Avoid overloading a n d d o n o t a l l o w v e h i c l e t o stand under heavy

loads for prolonged periods as this will cause a "flat" spot on the

tires.

3. C h e c k s t e e r i n g a x l e a l i g n m e n t r e g u l a r l y t o p r o t e c t a g a i n s t f a s t ,

i r r e g u l a r tread wear and separation.

4. I f r u b b e r t i r e s c o m e i n c o n t a c t w i t h o i l s , g r e a s e ,

and gasoline

they should be wiped off without delay.

5. R e g u l a r l u b r i c a t i o n o f a i l w h e e l b e a r i n g s w i l l a s s u r e f r e e - r o i l i n g

and elimination of tire drag when stopping or starting.

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