Solid Rubber Tires on Pneumatic Wheels,
Change
WARNING
Wheels must be changed and tires repaired by trained
personnel only.
Always wear safety glasses.
1. Put the lift truck on blocks as described in How to Put a
Lift Truck on Blocks at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel and tire
from the lift truck. Lift truck tires and wheels are heavy.
Remove Tire From Wheel
WARNING
Keep tire tools in firm contact with the wheel. If the tool
slips, it can move with enough force to cause serious
injury.
NOTE: When disassembling wheels, see Figure 39. There
are several types of wheels used on these series of lift trucks.
WARNING
Wheels must be changed and tires repaired by trained
personnel only.
Always wear safety glasses.
1. Put the wheel rim on the
bed of the press. Put the cage
in position on the tire. Use the
press to push the tire away
from the side flange.
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