2.3. Precautions for maintenance Safety 2.3.4. Tyres Handling of tyres (See "3.3.16. Tyre handling" on page 3-77) Tyres may burst and the resulting blast wave or parts whirling around may cause severe injury or damage. Make sure that the applicable procedures for servicing and replacing of wheels or tyres are fully understood and that only correct procedures are used. To ensure safety and reduce wear and tear, always adhere to the following instructions: Inflate tyres up to the defined pressure. If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyres may heat up and burst. If the tyre pressure is too high, there is also danger that the tyre may burst.
If a tyre heats up considerably, inflammable gases are pro- duced. A burning tyre may burst very easily, thus spreading fire over a large area. Check the tyre pressure when the tyres are still cold. Do not let off pressure, when the pressure in a warm tyre has increased. Do not light a fire and do not carry out welding near the tyre. Keep the working area free of pointed or sharp objects that may damage the tyre. Avoid any overload. The values for the tyre pressure and for the permitted speed cor- respond to the manufacturer specifications and refer to standard operations. If you want to perform special operations, contact the responsible Komatsu dealer or the tyre manufacturer.
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