Damaged Tires - Blue Bird D3RE 2014 Driver's Handbook Manual

Damaged Tires

[WARNING] An inflated tire and rim can be very dangerous when misused or
worn out. Many accidents, some fatal, have resulted from improper handling
and operation of bus rims and wheels. To help avoid personal injury and/or
property damage, get expert tire service help if you can. If you must remove
the wheel and change the tire without such help, take the following precau-
tions:
• If the tire seems to contain air under pressure, stand to the side and check
whether the wheel assembly appears normal by comparing it to another
wheel assembly on the vehicle.
• Let the air out of the tire by taking out the valve core. If you have a way
to put air back into a tire, note that it is good safety practice to let the air
out of both tires of a dual assembly before taking off the damaged tire
and rim assembly from the vehicle. After letting out the air, take off the
tire and rim assembly and put on the spare wheel and tire assembly.
• If you are not fully expert on the procedures to follow, and/or are not
equipped with the proper tools and equipment, do not attempt to raise
the vehicle or remove or install the tire and wheel assembly. Obtain
expert tire service help.
• Do not inflate a tire that has been run flat or is seriously low on air with-
out first having the tire taken off the wheel and the tire and tube checked
for damage.
• Note that work on bus wheels requires proper tools, safety equipment,
and special training. You can be badly injured and/or damage can result
from using the wrong service methods. Only trained people using the
proper equipment should service bus tires and wheels.
• When putting air into a tire on the vehicle, stand to the side and use a clip
on chuck and hose extension. Never add to your tires unless an accurate
pressure gauge is also used. In choosing the right tire pressure, be careful
not to go past the maximum pressure capacity shown on the tire.
[WARNING] Tire inflation pressure must not exceed the specifications of the
tire and/or wheel rim manufacturer for the specific load, speed, and applica-
tion. The inflation pressure embossed on the tire sidewall does not take the
wheel or rim capacities into consideration. Tires should not be inflated above
the pressure listed on the label without consulting your tire/wheel distributor.
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