Operator's Manual
First Edition • First Printing
Part No. 216062
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Check the Tires and Wheels
Bodily injury hazard. An over-
inflated tire can explode and may
cause death or serious injury.
Collision hazard. An excessively
worn tire can cause poor handling
and continued use could result in
tire failure.
Tip-over hazard. Do not use
temporary flat tire repair products.
Maintaining the tires and wheels in good condition
is essential to safe operation and good
performance. Tire and/or wheel failure could result
in a machine tip-over. Component damage may
also result if problems are not discovered and
repaired in a timely fashion.
Under-inflation reduces the load-carrying capacity
of your tow vehicle or trailer, may cause sway and
control problems, and may result in overheating,
causing blowouts or other tire failure.
Over-inflation causes premature tire wear and
affects the handling characteristics of the tow
vehicle or trailer.
1 Check the tire surface and sidewalls for cuts,
cracks, punctures and uneven or excessive
tread wear.
Result: Replace the tire if uneven or excessive
tread wear is found.
Tires and wheels must be replaced
with tires and wheels of the
specifications listed.
Tires and wheels
Tire size
ST235/80 R16
Load Range E
Wheel Size 16x6 K (Load Rating 3750 lbs.)
Lug nut torque (dry)
120 ft-lbs
163 Nm
Verify torque at 10, 25, 50 miles.
Check periodically thereafter for correct torque.
Tire pressure (cold)
80 psi
5.5 bar
Maintenance
2 Check each wheel for damage, bends and
cracks.
Result: Replace the wheel if any damage is
found.
3 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and
add air as needed.
4 Check the torque of each wheel lug nut
.