Taylor-Dunn RE-380-36, Service And Replacement Parts Manual

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Tires & Wheels
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RE-380-36 & RE-380-48
MR-380-05
REPLACE THE TIRE (PNEUMATIC)
Note: To replace the tire, the tire/wheel assembly
must be removed from the vehicle. Refer
to Replace the Tire/Wheel section for
information on removing the tire/wheel
assembly.
Tire replacement should only be performed by personnel
trained in tire replacement.
The tire replacement procedure will be unique to the
type of replacement equipment being used. Refer to the
instructions provided with your equipment.
Always use a new valve stem when replacing a tire.
1: Remove the tire from the wheel.
2: Cut the old valve stem off of the wheel.
3: Remove the valve stem cap from the new valve
stem.
4: Lubricate the valve stem with liquid soap.
5: Install a new valve stem using a valve stem tool.
Note: The valve stem tool is available at most auto
repair shops.
6: Install the tire onto the wheel following the
instructions provided with your tire replacement
equipment.
7: Inflate the tire to the proper pressure and check
for leaks.
8: Install the valve stem cap.
REPAIR THE TIRE (PNEUMATIC)
Note: To properly repair a puncture, the tire
must be removed from the wheel. Refer to
Replace the Tire section for information on
removing the tire from the wheel.
It is recommended to repair a tire with a combination
vulcanized plug and internal patch.
Tire repairs should only be performed by personnel
trained in tire repair.
The tire repair procedure will be unique to the type of
repair equipment or repair components used. Refer to
the instructions provided with your equipment or repair
components.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Improper assembly or disassembly of a split rim
wheel can result if tire explosion causing severe
injury. Refer tire/wheel repair to a qualified tire
supplier.
WARNING
CHANGING TIRE/WHEEL
ASSEMBLY
Note: A spare tire, jack, or lug wrench is not
attached to the vehicle.
1: Loosen the wheel nuts (do not remove) before
raising the tire off of the ground.
2: Raise the tire to be changed off of the ground and
support with a jack stand.
3: Remove the wheel nuts and tire/wheel assembly.
4: Install the replacement tire/wheel assembly.
5: Install the wheel nuts and cross tighten to torque
specified in table.
6: Check the tire for proper inflation.
7: Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the
blocks from the wheels.
8: Check wheel nuts for tightness after 20 operating
hours.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING