Yale GDP040-070VX, Operating Manual

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Pneumatic Tire With Tube, Repair
Remove Wheels From Lift Truck
WARNING
A solid rubber tire that is the same shape as a pneumatic
tire can be installed on a three-piece or four-piece wheel
for a pneumatic tire. DO NOT make changes in the parts
of the rim if this type of solid rubber tire is installed
instead of a pneumatic tire. Changes to the parts of the
rim can cause a failure of the wheel and cause an acci-
dent.
The type of tire and the tire pressure (pneumatic tires)
are shown on the Nameplate. Make sure the Nameplate
is correct for the type of tires on the lift truck. If the truck
is equipped with bias-ply tires, the ply rating listed on the
Nameplate is the minimum ply rating that must be instal-
led. Tires with ply ratings greater than or equal to the
Nameplate listed ply rating may be acceptable. Check
with your dealer whether a specific bias-ply tire is
approved for use on Yale trucks.
WARNING
Wheels must be changed and tires repaired by trained
personnel only.
Deflate tire completely before removing the wheel from
the lift truck. If dual wheels are used, deflate both tires.
Air pressure in the tires can cause the tire and rim parts
to explode causing serious injury or death.
Always wear safety glasses.
Never loosen the nuts that hold the inner and outer wheel
halves together when there is air pressure in the tire.
CAUTION
Not all makes of radial tires have sufficient sidewall
strength for successful use on forklift trucks. This can
affect stability and ride quality. Check with your dealer
whether a specific bias-ply tire is approved for use on
Yale trucks.
1. Put the lift truck on blocks as described in How to Put a
Lift Truck on Blocks at the beginning of this section.
Maintenance
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