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Huskey C-425 Sevcon DC System Operator Manual
MC-425-12
Changing a Tire/Wheel assembly
Note: A spare tire, jack, or lug wrench is not attached to the vehicle.
6. Loosen the wheel nuts (do not remove) before raising the tire off of the ground.
7. Raise the tire to be changed off of the ground and support with a jack stand.
8. Remove the wheel nuts and tire/wheel assembly.
9. Install the replacement tire/wheel assembly.
10. Install the wheel nuts and cross tighten per illustration below to 85 foot pounds (115 Nm).
11.
Check the tire for proper inflation.
12. Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the blocks from the wheels.
13.
Wheel nuts should be checked for tightness after first 100 miles (10 hours of operation).
1) Park the vehicle on a hard level surface off of any main road or highway.
2) Make sure the Start switch is in the OFF position, then remove the key.
3) Place the Direction Control switch in the center OFF position.
4) Set the park brake.
5) Block the wheels on the opposite side of the tire to be changed.
WARNING
When lifting the vehicle, always use a hoist with lifting strap, or a jack of adequate
capacity. Use jack stands to support the vehicle before starting any repairs. Failure to
use lifting and support devices of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
WARNING
If you have a flat tire while driving your vehicle, it is highly recommended that you slowly
and carefully drive the vehicle off of any main road or highway before attempting to
change the tire. Attempting to change a tire on a main road or highway exposes you to
extreme danger of being run over by other vehicles.
WARNING
