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5.11 Wheels and Tires
5.11.1 Drive Wheels
Inflating Drive Wheel Tire
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Figure 5.202: Drive Tire Inflation
DANGER
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Use a safety cage if available.
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Do NOT stand over tire. Use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose.
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NEVER install a tube in a cracked wheel rim.
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NEVER weld a wheel rim.
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Do NOT exceed maximum inflation pressure as per
label on tire.
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Make sure all the air is removed from a tire before
removing the tire from the rim.
DANGER
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NEVER use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire. Make sure the tire is correctly seated before
inflating to operating pressure.
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Do NOT remove, install, or make repairs to a tire on a rim unless you have the proper equipment and
experience to perform the job. Take the tire and rim to a qualified tire repair shop.
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If the tire is NOT in the correct position on the rim or if overinflated, the tire bead can loosen on one
side, causing air to leak at high speed and with great force. An air leak of this nature can thrust the tire
in any direction, endangering anyone in the area.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
Visually check daily that tires have not lost pressure. Adjust pressure as required. Underinflated drive tires can
cause sidewall cracks. Check tire pressure every year.
Maintain tire pressure as follows:
1. Shut down the engine and remove key.
2. Determine the type and size of tire that is installed on your machine.
3. Refer to the following table to determine the appropriate tire pressure:
Table 5.4 Drive Wheel Tire Options (Ten Bolt)
18.4-26 Bar 600-65 R28 Bar 18.4-26 Turf 23.1-26 Turf
317 kPa
(46 psi)
241 kPa
(35 psi)
317 kPa
(46 psi)
234 kPa
(34 psi)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING