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Tires
Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous.
When possible, trained personnel should ser-
vice and mount tires. To avoid possible death or serious injury,
follow the safety precautions below.
To keep tire wear even, rotate the tires from front to rear and rear to front.
It is important to keep the same size tire on each side of the loader to prevent
excessive wear on tires, chains, or other damage. If different sizes are used, tires
will be turning at different speeds, causing excessive wear.
Note: The tread bars of all tires should point the same direction.
BE SURE the rim is clean and free of rust.
Lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges with a soap solution. Do NOT use oil
or grease.
Use a clip-on tire chuck with remote hose and gauge, allowing you to stand
clear while inflating the tire.
NEVER inflate beyond 35 psi (240 kPa) to seat the beads. If the beads have
not seated by the time the pressure reaches 35 psi (240 kPa), deflate the
assembly, reposition the tire on the rim, lubricate both parts and re-inflate.
Inflation pressure beyond 35 psi (240 kPa) with unseated beads may break the
bead or rim with explosive force sufficient to cause death or serious injury.
After seating the beads, adjust the inflation pressure to the recommended
operating pressure.
Do NOT weld, braze or otherwise attempt to repair and use a damaged rim.
Checking Tire Pressure
Correct tire pressure should be maintained to enhance operating stability and
extend tire life. Refer to the chart below for proper inflation pressures.
Tire Size
Inflation Pressure
psi kPa
10 x 16.5 8-ply HD Flotation 60 415
10 x 16.5 10-ply Severe-Duty 65 450
12 x 16.5 10-ply HD Flotation 65 450
12 x 16.5 12-ply Severe-Duty 65 450
33 x 15.5 x 16.5 Extra-Wide Flotation 60 415
14 x 17.5 12-ply HD Flotation 65 450
14 x 17.5 14-ply HD Flotation 65 450
14 x 17.5 14-ply Severe-Duty 65 450
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