REPLACING TIRES AND REPAIRING
FLAT TIRE
CAUTION
Before removing a tire from the rim, remove
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the valve core to release the air pressure from
the tire completely. In the case of the split type
rim, remove air from the tire before loosening
the split rim connecting bolt B
; in the case of
the side ring type rim, remove air from the tire
before removing the side ring (lock ring).
The assembling of a tire, tube, rim, and flap
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and inating of a tire which has been removed
from the truck should be done only by qualied
personnel. The lift truck uses tires which have
an inflation pressure far higher than those of
general passenger cars. The use of improper
parts or work procedure will cause a serious
accident. Tires should be inflated with them
attached to the truck or by putting in a safety
cage, even if you are qualied to inate tires.
Th e split rim connecting bol ts mu st be
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tightened to the specified torque using the
special tool, with the tire inflation pressure
removed completely.
Install the split rim tire on the truck with the rim
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connecting bolt head pointing outside.
Replace any deformed or damaged rim or tire
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with a new one.
Get tools and jack necessary for replacing tires.
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