AUTOCAR Xspotter 2014, Operator'S Manual

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Inflating Tires
Always check inflation pressure when tires are
cool, using an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Check the pressures at regular intervals.
DANGER
Tires and wheels must be serviced only
by a qualified technician. Do not attempt
to perform this work yourself. Inflated
tires on wheels contain compressed air,
and if suddenly released, do so with an
explosive force. Serious personal injury
or death can occur.
CAUTION
Never bleed the air from hot tires.
Increased tire pressure measured in a hot
tire is normal. Lower than recommended
pressures may cause side wall flexing,
resulting in increased tire heat. This may
cause premature failure.
For specific information and warranty on rims
and tires, contact the tire manufacturer’s
distributor.
Check tires for abnormal wear. Also check the
tire tread depth (Figure 140).
Figure 140
Wheel bearings and Seals
For reliable operation and adequate service
life, the wheel bearings must be properly
adjusted and checked during the service
period. Loose wheel bearings could cause
premature tire wear and possibly affect vehicle
handling. See your authorized Autocar service
facility for proper wheel bearing service.
Figure 141
Watch carefully for oil leaks (Figure 141) and
listen for unusual noises. These are indications
of worn bearings, bad seals or maladjusted
bearings. These are developing problems that
must be corrected as soon as possible.
DANGER
Failure to keep wheel bearings properly
adjusted may result in accelerated tire
wear, poor handling and, in extreme
cases, wheel separation from the hub.
It is important that wheel bearings are
checked and adjusted regularly. Failure
to properly maintain these bearings can
ultimately result in loss of vehicle control
and cause serious personal injury or
death.
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