Maintenance work on the carrier
7.10 Wheels
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GMK4090
7.10 Wheels
7.10.1 Checking the tyres for damage
Prerequisites – The truck crane must be raised on outriggers.
– The engine is not running and is secured against unauthorised use;
à p. 2 - 3.
– The parking brake is released.
Checking
• Check all tyres for:
– Broken off tread blocks
–Dents
– Areas of uneven wear
– Whether the wear mark (1) has been
reached
• Replace any damaged tyres.
• If the tyres show varying degrees of wear,
change the wheels;
à Changing the wheels,
p. 7 - 70.
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Risk of accidents due to uneven braking
When replacing the tyres, only use tyres of original equipment quality
(dimensions, load bearing capacity, air pressure) so that the driving charac-
teristics are maintained.
Always replace all the tyres on an axle line.