Change Of Tire - Hardi COMMANDER 4500 Operator's Manual

Change of tire

If necessary to replace tires, it is recommended to leave this to a specialist and follow the mentioned rules.
• Always clean and inspect the rim before mounting.
• Always check that the rim diameter corresponds exactly to the rim diameter molded on the tire.
• Always inspect inside of the tire for cuts, penetrating objects or other damages. Repairable damages should be
repaired before installing the tube. Tires with non-repairable damages must never be used.
• Also inspect inside of the tire for dirt or foreign bodies and remove it before installing the tube.
• Always use tubes of recommended size and in good condition. When fitting new tires always fit new tubes.
• Before mounting, always lubricate both tire beads and rim flange with approved lubricating agent or equivalent anti-
corrosion lubricant. Never use petroleum based greases and oils because they may damage the tire. Using the
appropriate lubricant the tire will never slip on the rim.
• Always use specialized tools as recommended by the tire supplier for mounting the tires.
• Make sure that the tire is centered and the beads are perfectly seated on the rim. Otherwise danger of bead wire tear
can occur.
• Inflate the tire to 14.5-19 p.s.i. (100-130 kPa) then check whether both beds are seated perfectly on the rim. If any of the
beads do not seat correctly, deflate the assembly and re-center the beads before starting inflation of the tire. If the
beads are seated correctly on the rim at 14.5-19 p.s.i. inflate the tire to a maximum of 36 p.s.i. (250 kPa) until they seat
perfectly on the rim.
• Never exceed the maximum mounting pressure molded on the tire!
• After mounting tires adjust inflation pressure to operation pressure recommended by the tire manufacturer.
• Do not use tubes in tubeless tires.
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DANGER! Non observance of mounting instructions will result in the bad seating of the tire on the rim and could
cause the tire to burst leading to serious injury or death!
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DANGER! Never mount or use damaged tires or rims! Use of damaged, ruptured, distorted, welded or brazed rim is
not allowed!
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