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TIRES
Your
trailer
is
equipped
at
the
factory with
name
brand
trailer
tires*
Airstream
dealers
can¬
not make
adjustments
to
tires*
This
must be
done
by
a
dealer
who
handles
that particular
brand*
If you
ever have
tire
problems
check
the
local
telephone
directory
for
the
nearest
dealer®
To
get
the
maximum performance
from your
tires
check
the
air
pressure
often^
but
only when
the
tires
are
cool.
Never
bleed
out
air
immediately
after
driving.
Recommended
tire
pressures
vary
with
tire
type
and
sise^
For pressures
refer
to
the
Specifications
Table,
WARNING
IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO PERIOD--
ICALLY CHECK ON THE TIGHTNESS
OF LUG NUTS,
THEY SHOULD BE
TIGHTENED TO A TORQUE OF 90™
95 FT,
POUNDS ON BOTH THE STEEL
AND FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS,
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN AT ALL
TIMES WHEN HANDLING THE FORGED
ALUMINUM WHEEL BECAUSE OF
POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ITS APPEAR¬
ANCE.
In
a warm
climate
park
out
of
the
sun whenever
possible.
In
desert
regions
use
the
tire
covers
to prevent
ultra-violet
deterioration
to
tires.
To
change
a
tire with
a
jack
see
the
label
affixed
to
the
underbelly
just
to
the
rear
of
the
wheels.
This
indicates
the
proper
jack placement.
On
tandem or
triple
axle
mode Is
a
flat
tire
may
be
changed
without
the
aid
of
a
jack.
Drive
the
unit
up
a
ramp
8"
wide^
6"
high
and
about
3
feet
long
at
the
base
(see
photo) ,
Tire Changing
-^11
tire,
wheel,
hub
and
drum
assemblies
are
dynamically
balanced
at
the
factory.
Be
sure
to
rebalance
the
tire,
wheel,
hub
and
drum assemblies
each
time
a
tire
is
changed
or
rotated.
WARNING
WHEN REMOVING ALUMINUM FORGED
WHEELS FROM SPINDLE,
IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT TO MARK THEM TO
ASSURE THE WHEEL IS PLACED IN
THE SAME POSITION OF THE DRUM
WHEN REINSTALLING.
IF THE
ALUMINUM FORGED WHEEL IS TO BE
MOUNTED ON A DIFFERENT DRUM IT
IS IMPORTANT TO SAND ALL LOOSE
CORROSION FROM THE MATING
SURFACES.
In
an
emergency
remove
the
flat
tire.
The
independent
suspen-
sion
of
the
Duro-Torque
Axle
allows
four
or
six wheel
units
to
be
safely
towed
on
three
or
five
wheels
for
a
short
distance
(100
miles
maximum)
and
only
at
a
low
speed
(30 MPH).
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