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TM 9-2330-385-14

4-56. WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY REPAIR (THREE-PIECE WHEEL) (CONT).

Wheel/tire assembly weighs

425 lbs (193 kg). Use

suitable lifting device to lift

wheel/tire assembly and

prevent possible injury to

personnel.

Failure to place wheel/tire

assembly in safety cage prior

to initial inflation could

result in serious injury or

death to personnel.

When a wheel/tire is in a

restraining device, do not rest

or lean any part of body or

equipment on or against the

restraining device, or injury or

death may result.

NOTE

Refer to TM 9-2610-200-14 for

construction of safety cage.

(18)

Using lifting device, position wheel/tire

assembly (1) in safety cage.

While changing tires or while performing tire maintenance, stay out of the trajectory as

shown by the area indicated. Failure to follow proper procedures may result in injury or

death to personnel.

Improperly seated lock rings and side rings may blow off during inflation. Never attempt to

seat a lock ring or side ring during or after inflation. Serious injury or death may result.

When inflating tires, always use an inflation hose with an in-line gage and a clip-on chuck.

The gage and valve must be mounted a minimum of ten feet (3 m) away from air chuck.

All personnel must remain a minimum of ten feet (3 m) away from tire and not in possible

path of lock ring or side ring. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.

Do not inflate above 5 psi (34 kPa) or personal injury or death may result.

No attempt shall be made to correct the seating of side and lock rings by hammering, striking

or forcing the components while the tire is pressurized, or damage, injury or death may result.

Whenever multi-piece rim wheels are being handled, personnel shall stay out of the

trajectory unless the supervisor can demonstrate that performance of the servicing makes the

personnel's presence in the trajectory necessary or damage, injury or death may result.

(19)

Using an inflation hose with an in-line gage and clip-on chuck, inflate wheel/tire assembly (1) to 5 psi

(34 kPa).

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