4. MAINTENANCE 4. 12 TIRE MAINTENANCE 1.9 Use a clip-on tire chuck with a remote hose and gauge which allows the operator to stand clear of the tire while inflating it. 1. Tire Inflation and Service 1.1 Upon receiving your loader, check the air pressure in the tires as indicated in the tables. 1.10 After seating the beads, adjust inflation pressure to recommended operating pressure. 1.2 Check tire pressure every 8 hours. 1.11 Do not inflate a tire unless the rim is mounted on the loader or is secured so that it will not move if the tire or rim should suddenly fail. 1.3 Tire inflation pressure affects the amount of weight which a tire may carry. Do not over-or- under inflate the tires.
1.12 Do not weld, braze, or otherwise repair a rim, Do not use a damaged rim. 1.4 Do not inflate a tire above the manufacturer’s maximum pressure shown on the tire or the maximum pressure shown in the table. 1.13 Never attempt tire repairs on a public road or highway. 1.5 Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under-inflated until the tire has been inspected for damage by a qualified person. 1.14 Use jack stands or other suitable blocking to support the loader while repairing tires 1.6 When checking tire pressure, inspect the tire for damaged side walls and tread cuts. Neglected damage will lead to early tire failure.
1.15 Insure jack has adequate capacity to lift your loader. 1.16 Insure jack is placed on a firm level surface. To avoid personal injury: Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Trained personnel should be called to service and/or mount tires when possible. In any event to avoid possible serious or fatal injury, follow the safety precautions below. 1.17 Do not put any part of your body under the loader or start the engine while the loader is on the jack. 1.18 Torque lug nuts to specification after reinstalling wheel. Check lug nut torque hourly until torque stabilizes. WARNING 1.7 Be sure the rim is clean and free of rust. 2.
Tire Rotation The front and rear tires will wear at different rates. For even wear move the front tires to the rear and the rear tires to the front when wear is first noticed. 1.8 Lubricate both tire beads and rim flanges with soap solution. Do not use oil or grease. If two tires become worn more than the other two put the two worn tires on the same side. NEVER INFLATE TIRES TO OVER 240 kPa (35 PSI) TO SEAT BEADS. If beads have not seated by the time pressure reaches 240 kPa (35 PSI), deflate the assembly, reposition the tire on the rim, relubricate both tire beads, rim flanges and re- inflate.
INFLATION Beyond 240 kPa (35 PSI) with unseated beads may break the bead or rim with EXPLOSIVE force, sufficient to cause serious injury. When new tires are installed, always keep tires the same size on the same side of the loader. Two different size tires on the same side of the loader will cause drive chain wear, tire wear and a loss of power . . WARNING 58 Tire Inflation Pressure 12.00 x 16.5 40-45 PSI (276 - 310 kPa)