. MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROCEDURE CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE OF TIRES WARNING CHECK Standard 23.5-25-20PR Front tire: 400kPa{4.0kgf/cm 2 , 56.9 PSI} Rear tire: 350kPa{3.5kgf/cm 2 , 49.8 PSI} Tire size Inflation pressure Option 26.5-25-16PR Front tire: 350kPa{3.5kgf/cm 2 , 49.8 PSI} Rear tire: 280kPa{2.8kgf/cm 2 , 39.8 PSI} 26.5-25-20PR Front tire: 350kPa{3.5kgf/cm 2 , 49.8 PSI} Rear tire: 300kPa{3.0kgf/cm 2 , 42.7 PSI} NOTICE The optimum inflation pressure differs according to the type of work. For details, see "HANDLING THE TIRES (PAGE 3-153)". 4 - 38 When inflating a tire, che ck that no one will enter the working are a.
Use an air chuck which has a cli p and which can be fixed to the air valve . While inflating the tire , check the inflation pressure occasional ly so t hat it will not rise too hig h. If the rim is not fitted n ormally, it may be broken an d scattered while the tire is inflated. To ensu re safety, place a guard arou nd the tire a nd do not work in front of the ri m but work on the tread side of the tire. f the rim Abnormal drop of inf lation pressure and abnorm al fitting o rim indicate trouble in the tire or rim. In this case, be su re to ask a t ire repair shop to carry out rep airs. e specified inflation pressure. ation pressure of the tires just after high-speed ork.
Be sure to observe th e specified inflation pressure Do not adjust the infl travel or heavy-duty w Measure the inflation pressure with a tire press ure gauge , whil e the tires are cool, before s INFLATION OF TIRES ssure properly. Adjust the inflation pre When inflating a tire, use an air chuck which ca n be fixed to th e air valve of the tire as sho wn in the figure. Do not work in front of the rim but work on the tread sid e of the ti The proper inflation pr essure is shown below.