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Personal injury can result from improper tire inflation. A tire blowout or rim failure can result from improper or misused equipment. Use a self-inflating chuck and stand behind the tread when inflating a tire. Proper inflating equipment, and training in using the equipment, are necessary to avoid overinflating. Before inflating tire, install on the machine or put tire in a restraining device. |
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Measure the pressure of each tire with a tire gauge. A regular tire gauge will work on tires that are inflated with nitrogen.
Note: Scraper tires should be inflated with nitrogen gas in order to prevent the tires from exploding.
- The valve stem (1) should be between the 10 o'clock and the 2 o'clock position.
- Park the machine on level ground. Apply the parking brake. Lower the bowl. Shut off the engine.
- Clean the area around the valve stem (1) for the tire.
- Remove the dust cover for the valve stem (1).
- Measure the pressure of each tire with a tire gauge. Add nitrogen gas if the pressure is low.
- Install the dust cover on the valve stem (1).
Refer to the following additional information about tire inflation:
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Inflation with Nitrogen"
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Shipping Pressure"
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Inflation Pressure Adjustment"
Consult your Caterpillar Dealer for further information on the correct operating pressures and the correct load ratings.