Amadas 9960 - Tires and Wheels; Care and Service of Tires

Ground drive and Rear Axle Service 9960 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine
186 06/03/05 MAN091
Tires and Wheels
It is important that you maintain tires
regularly. Pay close attention to all caution
notices, both in this manual and on the
machine.
Care and Service of Tires
To properly care for and service your tires:
• Check tires daily for damage or
noticeably low pressure.
• At least every 100 hours of operation,
check the tire pressure. If the tires
contain liquid ballast, use a special air-
water gauge and measure with valve
stem at the bottom.
• A small puncture in the tubeless tire can
be temporarily repaired without
dismounting the tire, thus avoiding down
time during a busy season.
• Protect tires from exposure to sunlight,
petroleum products, and chemicals.
• Drive carefully. Try to avoid rocks and
sharp objects.
CAUTION
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts
can cause serious injury or death. To
safely maintain your tires:
•
Do NOT attempt to mount a tire unless
you have the proper equi
pment and
experience for the job.
•
ALWAYS maintain correct tire
pressure. NEVER inflate the tire
above the recommended pressure.
•
Never weld or heat a wheel and tire
assembly. The heat can cause an
increase in air pressure resulting in a
tire explosion.
Welding can structurally
weaken or deform the wheel.
• When you install tires, use a clip-
on
chuck and extension hose long enough
to allow you to stand to one side and
NOT in front of or over the tire
assembly. Use a safety cage if
available.
• Frequently
check wheels for low
pressure, cuts, bubbles,
damaged
rims, or missing lug bolts and nuts.
IMPORTANT!
Make all repairs as
quickly as possible. If making a
temporary repair, permanently repair the
tire as soon as possible to prevent
further damage.