4-58 Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
022-00029AE Operation and Maintenance Manual
CHECK TIRE FOR DAMAGE
If the following defects are found in tires, for
safety reasons the tires should be replaced with
new tires.
For the replacement contact loader dealer or a
tire manufacturer’s local dealer.
•
Bead wire is broken or bent, or the
tire is greatly deformed.
•
Wear is excessive and the carcass
ply (including breaker) is exposed for
more than 1/4 of the circumference.
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Damage to the carcass exceeds 1/3
of the tire width.
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Tire layers are separated.
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Radial cracks reach the carcass.
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Deformation or damage which makes
the tire unsuitable for use.
WARNING!
Improper servicing or changing tires and rims can cause explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
Do not service or change tires and rims unless properly trained and equipped.
Contact your nearest loader dealer or tire manufacturer’s local dealer for tire servicing or
changing.
WARNING!
Overheated tire may explode causing serious injury or death.
If overheated tire is suspected, do not approach tire to distance of less than15m (50ft).
Stay away until tire and rim cool down.
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