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Changing a Tire/Wheel assembly
WARNING
If you have a flat tire while driving your vehicle, it is highly recommended that you slowly
and carefully drive the vehicle off of any lane of travel before attempting to change the
tire. Attempting to change a tire on a lane of travel exposes you to extreme danger of
being hit by other vehicles.
NOTICE
The front axle must be removed to change the front wheel. This procedure shall only be
performed by a qualified technician.
Improper installation of the front axle will result in premature failure of the front wheel
bearings.
WARNING
1) Park the vehicle on a hard level surface off of any lane of travel.
2) Make sure the Start switch is in the OFF position, then remove the key.
3) Disconnect the battery.
4) Confirm park brake is applied.
5) Place the Direction Control switch in the center OFF position.
6) Block the wheels on the opposite side of the tire to be changed.
WARNING
When lifting the vehicle, always use a hoist with lifting strap, or a jack of adequate
capacity. Use jack stands to support the vehicle before starting any repairs. Failure to
use lifting and support devices of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
Note: A spare tire, jack, or lug wrench is not attached to the vehicle.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts (do not remove) before
raising the tire off of the ground.
8. Raise the tire to be changed off of the ground
and support with a jack stand.
9. Remove the wheel nuts and tire/wheel
assembly.
10. Install the replacement tire/wheel assembly.
11. Install the wheel nuts and cross tighten per
illustration below to 85 foot pounds (115 Nm).
12. Check the tire for proper inflation.
13. Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove
the blocks from the wheels.
14. Wheel nuts should be checked for tightness
after first 10 Hours of operation (100 miles).
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MT-416-00
TT-416 Stand Up Tow Tractor
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