ASSEMBLY - Continued
CAUTION
Ensure area on wheels where preformed packing is installed is clean and free from sharp
edges. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment and air leaks.
8.
Coat new preformed packing (Figure 8, Item 1) with tire lubricant.
9.
Install preformed packing (Figure 8, Item 1) on inner wheel (Figure 8, Item 3).
CAUTION
Never use silicone, solvents, or petroleum based lubricants on tire bead or tire bead seat
areas. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
10.
Lubricate both tire beads with tire lubricant, making sure excess lubricant does not run down into tire (Figure
9, Item 1).
WOODEN BLOCK
2
1
LIFTING DEVICE
Figure 9.
Wheel/Tire Assembly.
WARNING
Wheel weighs 223 lbs (101 kg). Use suitable lifting device to lift wheel assembly. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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