Taylor-Dunn MX-026-00, Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Tires and Wheels
Page 2
TIRE INFLATION
There are many tire options available with varying tire pressures. Refer to the side wall of your tire for information
regarding the tire pressure for your tires.
The illustration below is an example of the side wall information on a tire.
Tire pressures must be checked when the tire is cold.
1. Make sure the start switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the battery connector from the
vehicle.
TIRE INSPECTION
6. Check the tire pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
section for information on checking the tire pressure.
7. Inspect the tire tread depth. Minimum recommended
tread depth is 1/16-inch. There are a series of tread
depth wear indicators around the circumference of
the tire. They will appear as 1/2-inch bands across
the tread as the tire approaches its wear limit (see
illustration below). Replace the tire if any tread depth
indicator can be seen or any part of the tread depth
is 1/16-inch or less. Refer to
Replace the Tire
section for information regarding replacing the tire.
8. Inspect for uneven tire wear on the front tires.
Uneven tire wear could be a result of an improperly
inflated tire or a misaligned or damaged front end.
NOTE: Refer to
Tire Inflation
section or
Steering
Component Service
section for information
on proper tire inflation or front end wheel
alignment.
9. Inspect the inner and outer side walls for cracks. If
any cracks are seen, then the tire should be replaced.
Refer to
Replace the Tire section for information
regarding replacing the tire.
10. Inspect the valve stem for cracks. If any cracks are
seen, then the valve stem should be replaced. It is
also recommended that the valve stem be replaced
whenever the tire is replaced.
NOTE: Refer to
Replace the Tire
section for
information regarding replacing the valve
stem.
11. Inspect the tread and side walls for debris in the
rubber that could lead to a puncture. If any debris is
found it should be removed and the tire inspected
for a leak.