MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 463

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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3. Demounting tires from wheels requires special care. Tires
on drop center rims are best handled on a wheel holder, or tire
changing machine. This will prevent cuts on hands and wrists
and will make it unnecessary to use a mallet for seating the tire.
Use only standard tire mounting tools and equipment Use of
makeshift tools, screwdrivers, or pliers to force tires on or off
rims or wheels is dangerous.
4. Use special care when using tire irons. Grip them firmly
and keep them free of oil and grease. They can slip and fly with
tremendous force.
5. After removal, a car"'ful inspection of the tire should be
made and all necessary repairs performed. A tire spreader is
helpful but use care when working around it Keep spreader
arms closed when machine is idle.
6. Inspect wheel parts carefully for rust damage, or distor-
tion. Never use wheels which are out of shape, rusted, cracked
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or broken in any way. Never use a ring or other rim parts of
different manufacture than the original rims or any different size
or type. Tires or rims often require a buffing operation before
mounting after repairs are made. Always wear safety glasses or
a face shield when buffing tires or rims.
7. Avoid hammering on wheels with steel hammers. Small
bits of steel may break off hammer or rim and fly into eyes, face,
or body. Use rubber covered, steel-headed hammers whenever
possible.
8. Stand away from valve stem as far as possible when
inflating tires. Avoid a position where the face or body is imme-
diately over the work being done on any tire in which there is
pressure. Use only accurate, tested gauges to insure proper air
pressure.
Careful Visual lnsp,tel.lon
Inflation Precautions
Figure 15-6. Safety Precautions.