Maintenance Section
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Check Inflation and Damage
Inspect tires for wear, cuts, gouges and foreign
objects. Look for bent rims and correct seating of
locking ring.
Check tires for proper inflation. See "Tire Inflation
Pressures".
To inflate tires always use a clip-on chuck with a
minimum 60 cm (24 inches) length of hose to an
inline valve and gauge.
Always stand behind the tread of the tire. NOT in
front of the rim.
Typical Example
Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run while flat or
underinflated, without first checking to make sure
the rim is not damaged and is in the correct position.
When tires are changed, be sure to clean all rim
parts and, if necessary, repaint to stop detrimental
effects of corrosion. Sand blasting is recommended
for removal of rust.
Check all components carefully and replace any
cracked, badly worn, damaged and severely rusted
or corroded parts with new parts of the same size
and type. If there is any doubt, replace with new
parts.
Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to rework,
weld, heat or braze any rim components.
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