Operation & Maintenance Manual
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LG958L/LG959 Wheel Loader
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Check the tire and rim every day for cracks or bubbles.
Never
operate in a low pressure
condition.
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Check that the bolt and nut of the rim are in place. Check whether the torque of the nut satisfies
the suggested value of the factory.
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Never
stand in the front or the rear of the rolling direction of the tire. Check the tire from the side.
If disassembling one tire lock the other tires.
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Take care when welding near a tire, which can cause explosion of the tire.
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Only a trained person with a professional license can repair a tire and rim using specific tools and
following the proper steps.
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Use the uniform tire with the same standard and same flower
pattern for replacement.
8.19.2 Storage of Tires
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It is the basic rule that tires should be stored in a warehouse. No one
can enter without permission. Put a fence around and hang a “
No
Enter
” sign if the tires are stored outside the warehouse.
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Store the tires in a dry and clean place. Water can oxidize a tire, and
dirt and oil can erode a tire. No light, heat insulation or ventilation
are needed for storage. Cover the tires with a canvas, plastic or other anti-dust cloth. The wrong
storage method can greatly reduce the quality and life of tires.
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Stand the tire on level ground and use a wedge to lock it to prevent it falling down. The quality
may be reduced if the tire is laid on its side. The tire should be rotated (90
°
) once per month at
least.
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Please stand aside if a tire starts to fall down.
Never
try to hold a tire since the tires for
engineering mechanisms are generally very heavy, and you may be seriously hurt.
8.20 Waste Materials
Do as follows to prevent pollution:
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Never
dump waste oil under ground or into the river.
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Contain the oil vented from the machine in a container;
never
dump the oil directly onto the
ground.
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Obey the relative rules and laws when dealing with harmful materials such as grease, fuel,
