Replace The Tire/Wheel; Replace The Tire (Pneumatic) - Taylor-Dunn B0-248-TT Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

REPLACE THE TIRE/WHEEL

1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF"
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
6. Raise the wheel to be replaced off of the ground
and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the 4 or 5 wheel nuts and remove the
wheel.
8. Install in reverse order.
9. Following the pattern shown on the following
page, cross tighten the wheel nuts in two stages
as follows:
1st stage to approximately 20 ft-lbs.
2nd stage to 80-90 ft-lbs.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
11. Lower the wheel to the ground.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
REPLACE THE TIRE
(PNEUMATIC)
NOTE; To replace the tire, the tire/wheel assembly
must be removed from the vehicle. Refer to

Replace the Tire/Wheel

information on removing the tire/wheel
assembly.
Tire replacement should only be performed by personnel
trained in tire replacement.
The tire replacement procedure will be unique to the
type of replacement equipment being used. Refer to the
instructions provided with your equipment.
Always use a new valve stem when replacing a tire.
Explosion Hazard. Fully deflate the tire
before attempting to remove the tire from
the wheel. Do not over inflate the tire when
seating the bead. Failure to deflate the tire
or over inflating the tire to seat the bead
may cause explosive failure of the tire
resulting in severe bodily injury or death.
1. Remove the tire from the wheel.
2. Cut the old valve stem off of the wheel.
3. Remove the valve stem cap from the new valve
stem.
4. Lubricate the valve stem with liquid soap.
5. Install a new valve stem using a valve stem tool.
NOTE: The valve stem tool is available at most auto
repair shops.
6. Install the tire onto the wheel following the
instructions provided with your tire replacement
equipment.
7. Inflate the tire to the proper pressure and check
for leaks.
8. Install the valve stem cap.
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Tires and Wheels
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