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Checking the Tires and Wheels
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the tires
and wheels.
After each use—Torque the lug nuts to 108 to 122
N-m (80 to 90 ft-lb) after towing.
WARNING
Failure to maintain correct tire pressure may result
in tire failure and loss of control, resulting in
property damage and serious injury or death.
• Check the tire pressure frequently to ensure
proper inflation. If the tires are not inflated to
the correct pressure, they will wear prematurely.
• Inspect the tire condition before towing and
after any operating accident.
The DOT tire information is located on the side
of each tire. This information gives load and speed
ratings. Replacement tires should have the same
or better ratings. For more information go to
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Tires.
Note: Refer to Specifications (page 12) and ensure that all
replacement tires meet or exceed the ratings for this machine.
1. Visually inspect the tires for damage and wear (Figure
14 and Figure 15)
Figure 14
1. Example of tire wear caused by underinflation
Figure 15
1. Example of tire wear caused by overinflation
2. Ensure that the tires are inflated to the correct air
pressure. The following rating indicates the appropriate
air pressure for the tires as installed at the factory.
G020836
13
Air Pressure: Max 241 kPa (35 psi)
Important: Always check the information
on the actual tires for the correct air pressure
requirement.
Important: The most common cause of tire
trouble is underinflation. Maintain full air
pressure.
3. Ensure that the wheel lug nuts are torqued to 108 to
122 N-m (80 to 90 ft-lb). Check the torque of the
wheel lug nuts initially and after towing.
Note: Torque the lug nuts in the sequence shown in
Figure 16.
1
3
4
2
Figure 16
G021
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