Tire Repair; Front Wheel Removal And Installation - Cushman AC TUG Owner's Manual

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AINTENANCE

TIRE REPAIR

Tool List
• Lug Wrench, 3/4"
• Impact Socket, 3/4"
• Impact Wrench
• Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.
There are two different tires used on this vehicle, the standard tire is a tubeless pneumatic tire, the optional tire is a
solid tire.
The standard tire pressure for the pneumatic tire is 60 psi (414kPa). Under no condition should inflation pressure be
higher than recommended on tire sidewall. All three tires should have the same pressure for optimum handling char-
acteristics. Be sure to install the valve stem dust cap after checking or inflating.
The vehicle is fitted with low pressure tubeless tires mounted on one piece rims; therefore, the most cost effective way
to repair a puncture in the tread is to use a commercial tire plug.
NOTICE: Tire plug tools and plugs are available at most automotive parts outlets and have the advantage of
not requiring the tire be removed from the wheel.
If the tire is flat, remove the wheel and inflate the tire to the maximum recommended pressure for the tire. Immerse the
tire in water to locate the leak and mark with chalk. Insert tire plug in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury, be sure the mounting/demounting machine is anchored to floor.
Wear OSHA approved safety equipment when mounting/demounting tires.
If the tire is to be removed or mounted, the tire changing machine manufacturer's recommendations must be followed
in order to reduce possibility of severe injury.

FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Position a jack in the location indicated and
2
carefully raise the front of the vehicle. Posi-
tion the jack stands as shown. Use care not
to place the jack or stands where they could
interfere with wiring or linkages. Slowly
lower the jack and test the stability of the
vehicle.
3
Loosen the axle nuts (2) and lower the
entire wheel, hub and axle assembly from
the front fork. Remove the four lug nuts (4)
and remove tire and wheel assembly from
1
the front hub.
4
Replace the tire and wheel assembly on the
front hub with the valve stem (5) to the out-
side. Install the four lug nuts (4) and tighten
in the Cross Sequence pattern shown below
to 50 - 85 ft. lbs. (68 - 108 Nm) of torque.
5
Position the front hub and wheel assembly
in the front fork, install the flat washers (3)
on the outside of the wheel lock (1), tighten
the axle nuts (2) to 35 - 40 ft. lbs. (47 - 54
Nm) of torque.
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