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WHEELS AND TIRES
WHEEL INSTALLATION
1. Install wheel(s) and tighten the lug nuts, using a crisscross pattern, finger tight.
2. Lower the vehicle and finish tightening the lug nuts, using a crisscross pattern, to 55 ft-lb (74.6 N·m).
3. Inspect the brake hoses at the front wheels. When turning the steering wheel all the way from left to right
and back again, the hoses should not come in contact with any component, especially the wheels or tires.
4. Check the park brake cables. The cables should not come in contact with either of the rear wheels or
tires.
TIRES
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 8-1.
TIRE REPAIR
1. Determine the location and cause of the air leak.
1.1. Remove the wheel as instructed. See Wheel Removal on page 8-2. Inflate the tire to the recom-
mended tire pressure. See General Information on page 8-2.
1.2. Immerse the tire in water and then mark the point where bubbles are formed by escaping air.
1.3. Determine the cause of the air leak and repair as required. See following NOTE.
NOTE: An air leak could be due to a punctured tire, faulty valve core, improperly seated valve stem, or
improperly seated tire bead.
Small holes in the tire can be plugged using a standard automotive tubeless tire repair kit available
at auto supply stores.
TIRE REMOVAL
NOTE: Tire must be removed or installed from the valve stem side of the rim.
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. See Wheel Removal on page 8-2.
2. Remove the valve cap and valve core and allow air to escape from the tire.
3. Use a tire machine to remove the tire from the rim.
TIRE INSTALLATION
1. Use a tire machine to install the new tire on the rim.
2. Install the valve core.
3. Adjust air pressure in the tire to the recommended pressure and immerse the wheel and tire assembly
in water to make sure there are no leaks. See General Information on page 8-2.
4. Install the valve cap.
5. Install the wheel. See Wheel Installation on page 8-3.
2001/2002 Turf/Carryall 272 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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