MacDon D50 - Checking Tire Pressure

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4.11.3 Checking Tire Pressure
Proper tire pressure ensures tires perform properly and wear evenly.
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Figure 4.240: Inflation Warning
WARNING
• Service tires safely.
• A tire can explode during inflation which could cause
serious injury or death.
• Do NOT stand over the tire. Use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose.
• Do NOT exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated
on the tire label or sidewall.
• Replace tires that have defects.
• Replace wheel rims that are cracked, worn, or severely
rusted.
• Never weld a wheel rim.
• Never use force on an inflated or partially inflated tire.
• Make sure the tire is correctly seated before inflating it to operating pressure.
• If the tire is not correctly positioned on the rim or is overinflated, the tire bead can loosen on one side causing air to
escape at high speed and with great force. An air leak of this nature can thrust the tire in any direction, endangering
anyone in the area.
• Make sure all the air is removed from the tire before removing the tire from the rim.
• Do NOT remove, install, or repair a tire on a rim unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform
the job.
• Take the tire and rim to a qualified tire repair shop.
1. Check the tire inflation pressure and inflate it according to the information provided in Table 4.5, page 240
2. Make sure the tire is correctly seated on the rim before inflating. If the tire is not correctly positioned on the rim, take
the tire to a qualified tire repair shop.
3. If inflation is required, use a clip-on chuck and an extension hose to inflate the tire to the desired pressure.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire label or sidewall.
Table 4.5 Tire Pressure
Year
Tire Size
Pressure
2006 and earlier
Goodyear Wrangler RT/S
205–75 R15
276 kPa (40 psi)
2007–2009
Carlisle and Titan
ST205/75 R15
448 kPa (65 psi)
2009 and later
DICO
ST205/75 R15
Load range D: 448 kPa
(65 psi)
2009 and later
DICO
ST205/75 R15
Load range E: 552 kPa
(80 psi)
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