DO
1.Follow mounting and demounting procedures out-
lined in the manufacturer’s instruction manual or
other recognized industry instruction manual.
2.Deflate tires completely prior to demounting by re-
moving the valve core.
3.Replace bent, cracked,worn, corroded, or dam-
aged parts.
4.Double check to see that removable rings are seat-
ed properly before inflating.
5.Check for excessive side ring play and ring butting.
Either one of these conditions is an indication of
mismatched parts.
6. Inflate tires in a safety cage.
7.After inflating the tire, be sure that between a 1/16”
minimum and a 1/4” maximum remains in a split
ring or lock ring.
8. Inspect wheel nuts and rim clamps periodically for
excessive wear, corrosion, proper centering and
nut torque.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FOR MOUNTING OR DEMOUNTING
RIMS AND WHEELS
DO’S AND DON’TS
DON’T
1.Don’t use mis-matched parts. Mis-matched parts
are dangerous. Make sure side ring and lock ring
designations match those of the base.
2.Do not use loads or inflation pressures exceeding
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.Don’t re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or se-
riously underinflated without first demounting and
inspecting the tire and rim assembly.
4.Never use tire and rim combinations that are not
approved by the Tire & Rim Association.
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