TM 9-2320-279-20-2
WARNING
Wheel Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
Wheel/tire assembly weighs 540 lbs. (245
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 could result.
(16)
Using lifting device, position wheel/tire
assembly (1) in safety cage.
WARNING
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 lockrings and side rings
may blow off during inflation. Never
attempt to seat a lockring or side ring
during or after inflation. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death.
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 10 ft (3.10 m) away
from air chuck.
All personnel must remain a minimum of
10 ft (3.10 m) away from tire and not in
possible path of lockring or side ring.
Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death.
Do not inflate above 3 psi (21 kPa) or
personal injury or death may result.
(17)
Using an inflation hose with an in-line gage
and clip-on chuck inflate wheel/tire
assembly (1) to 3 psi (21 kPa).
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