Komatsu H75051, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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• If the rim parts are not fitted properly when the tire is being pumped up, there is a danger that the rim parts
may fly off, so set up a protective fence around the tire, and do not stand directly in front of the rim. Stand
beside the tread when pumping up the tire.
• Do not adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately after traveling at high speed or operating under heavy
load.
• Never perform welding or light a fire near the tire.
• Always release the inflation pressure from a tire prior to removing rim from tire.
• Before removing the tire from the machine for repairs, remove the valve partially to release the air from the
tire gradually, then remove the tire.
PRECAUTIONS FOR STORING TIRES
Tires for construction equipment are extremely heavy, it may
lead to serious personal injury or death. To maintain safety, al-
ways observe the following.
• As a basic rule, store the tires in a warehouse which unau-
thorized persons cannot enter.
If the tires must be stored outside, always erect a fence
and put up “No Entry” signs.
• Stand the tire at the angle of 60 to 70 ° (A) on a level
ground, and block it securely (1) so that it cannot tip over
or fall over if any person should touch it. Do not lay the tire
on its side. This will deform the tire and cause it to deterio-
rate.
• If the tire should fall over, do not attempt to stop it. Get out of the way quickly.
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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