HANDLING THE TIRES HANDLING THE TIRES PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING TIRES If the following defects are found in tires, for safety reasons the tire should be replaced with a new tire. Bead wire is broken or bent, or the tire is greatly deformed. Wear is excessive and the car- cass ply (excluding breaker) is ex- posed for more than l/4 of the circumference. Damage to the carcass exceeds 1 I3 of the tire width. Tire layers are separated. Radial cracks reach the carcass. Deformation or damage which makes the tire unsuitable for use. PRECAUTIONS WHEN DRIVING MACHINE 0 When the machine travels at high speed for a long distance, the l tires become extremely hot.
This causes early wear of the tires, so it should be avoided as far as possible. If the machine must be driven for a long distance, take the following precautions. Follow the regulations related to this machine, and drive carefully. The most suitable tire pressure, travel speed, or tire type differ ac- cording to the condition of the travel surface. Contact your Komatsu distributor or tire dealer for information. Ambient Max.
travel temperature (“C) speed (km/h) Traveling time and breaking time 1 13 kmor40’ (3H) I Repeat I 3n Travel 25 13 kmor35’ (3H) Travel Tread 28 13 kmor25’ Travel Break (3H) Repeat SIdewalls Breakers 25 15 kmor35’ (3H) 28 Travel I 15 kmor30’ Break (3H) Repeat 28 18 kmor40’ Travel (3H) Beads (Air pressure: 5.25 kg/cm21 - 56 - W-04286