Isuzu N Series 2008 Owner's Manual page 445

To raise
the tire
Spare tire removing
crank handle
CAUTION
• If the chain twisted when it is wound, it becomes loose while running due to
vibrations or shocks and the tyre might fall off; this is very dangerous.
• After storing the tyre in the carrier, check that the tyre is held firmly. If loosely
retained, the tyre becomes loose while running due to vibrations or shocks and
the tyre might fall off; this is very dangerous.
ADVICE
• Turn the spare tyre removing bar clockwise to fully wind up the chain, apply at
least 196 N (20 kgf/44 lb) of force to the crank handle by hand, and make sure
that the spare tyre is firmly secured in place.
• After storing the spare tyre, check that it is not loose by strongly pushing the
tyre with your foot. If the tyre is loose, fasten it again after checking that there
are no defects in the carrier such as a bent bracket or hanger plate. If you
cannot retighten the tyre in the carrier, do not drive the vehicle but contact the
nearest Isuzu Dealer.
Check the air pressure of the spare tyre using a tyre air pressure gauge at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
A spare tyre inflated to a normal pressure may lose its pressure gradually over time
due to leaks. You should therefore inflate it to a pressure a little higher than the normal
over time pressure.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Storage
Store the spare tyre with the convex side
of the disc wheel facing upward as shown
in the figure. Insert the plate at the tip
of the chain into the disc wheel centre
hole and adjust its position for secure
Front of
vehicle
engagement with the spare tyre before
winding the chain up.
Spare tire
removing bar
LNU770SH013101
Air Pressure
Maintenance Schedule
7-99
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