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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ON MAINTENANCE
Tire maintenance
• Disassembling a tire or rim can cause an
explosion, resulting in serious injury or
death. Always ask a service shop or dealer
for maintenance.
• Special tools and procedures are required
to change tires. To do it safely, it must be
done correctly. Changing tires is a job
better done by your tire service company.
• Always maintain the correct tire pressure.
Do not inflate the tires above the
recommended pressure.
• Inspect tires and wheels every day. Do not
operate the machine if the tire is
underinflated or has cuts or bubbles, or if
the rim is damaged.
• Replace the tire with a new one if there is a
portion with no grooves.
• A rise in tire pressure during operation is
normal, and should NOT be reduced.
• When putting air in a tire, do so from a
distance. Use a long hose with self-
attaching chuck. Always stand behind the
tread when adjusting tire pressure.
• Do not inflate tires with flammable gases or
from systems using an alcohol injector.
• Never cut or weld on a wheel with an
inflated tire mounted on it. This could
cause an explosive decompression.
• Tires should be replaced only by an
authorized person using the proper
procedures and safety equipment. New or
replacement tires and wheels should
always be checked for proper size before
mounting.
• Always use a cable restraint device or
safety cage when reinflating a repaired tire.