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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Inspecting the Tire and Rim
DANGER
Always replace damaged or badly worn tires. When replacing tires, always use a replacement of
exactly the same diameter. Destroy old tires, so that they cannot be used. Using badly worn or
damaged tires can result in serious injury or death.
1. Inspect all rim parts for damage.
DANGER
Always replace rim parts that are bent, badly rusted, pitted from corrosion, cracked, worn, or
damaged. Destroy old rim parts, so they cannot be used. Using damaged rim parts can result in
serious injury or death.
Do not mix parts from one rim with parts from another rim. Always use replacement parts that
you can positively identify as the CORRECT replacement parts. All replacement rim parts MUST
match the replacement part numbers stamped on the rim parts. Rims with different part numbers
cannot be interchanged. If in doubt about sizing, DO NOT reassemble the rim. Contact the rim
manufacturer for more information.
2. Replace damaged parts.
DANGER
Never weld on an inflated or partially inflated tire/rim assembly. Welding on an inflated tire/rim
assembly can cause an explosion and serious injury or death.
Do not rework, weld, heat, or braze any rim parts for any reason. Reworking and welding
dam-
aged parts can result in serious injury or death.
3. Clean and repaint rim parts as necessary.
NOTE:
Remove rust, dirt, and foreign material from rim parts. Repainting the rim parts and bare metal
areas will make them last longer. Be careful to keep paint out of the lock ring groove in the gutter when
repainting rim parts.
4. Visually inspect all tire and rim parts to make sure they are positioned properly.
Starting to Inflate the Tire
1. To comply with OSHA Regulation #29CFR1910.177, place the tire in a safety cage or other restrain-
ing device before inflating the tire. Use a clip-on air chuck and hose that is long enough to allow you
to stand outside the wheel trajectory. The air line must be equipped with an in-line valve with pres-
sure gauge or regulator that can be preset. Use AME INTL. Truck Tire Inflator Model 11365.
