Replacing Tires And Repairing Flat Tire - UniCarriers FG20 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

REPLACING TIRES AND REPAIRING
FLAT TIRE
CAUTION
• Before removing a tire from the rim, remove
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
and inflating of a tire which has been removed
from the truck should be done only by qualified
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 qualified to inflate tires.
• The s plit ri m c o n n e c t i n g b o lt s m u s t b e
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
connecting bolt head pointing outside.
• Replace any deformed or damaged rim or tire
with a new one.
Get tools and jack necessary for replacing tires.
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