Still FM-X, Original Instructions Manual

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Maintenance
6
Servicing
Checking the condition and wear of the
tyres
WARNING
Tyre quality affects the stability and handling of the
truck.
Changes must only be made following consultation
with the manufacturer.
When changing wheels or tyres, ensure that this
does not cause the truck to tilt to one side (e.g.
always replace right-hand and left-hand wheels at
the same time).
NOTE
The wear of the tyres must be approximately
the same.
•
Polyurethane tyres can be worn down to the
wear mark (3)
The tyres must be replaced if:
• Large cracks have formed in the tread This
can be detected by a "whirring sound" when
driving
• The tread has broken away significantly
• The tyre diameter has reduced by approx.
9%
A wear mark (1) in the lateral flank of the lining
serves as a visual indication of the wear limit.
Checking the wheel fastenings
– Check the wheel screws (drive wheel) and
load wheel nuts (load wheel) are securely
seated and tighten them as necessary.
– Comply with the specified torques; refer
to the chapter entitled "Maintenance data
table"
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