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SERVICE TIRES
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Never stand facing sidewall of tire
being serviced. Stand facing tire
tread.
NOTE
Service all tires in same way. Aft left
tire is shown here.
1.
Remove valve cap (1).
NOTE
A 5ºF change in temperature will
affect tire pressure 1 psi. Check
pressure when tires are cool. High
temperature increases pressure. A
false pressure reading results.
2.
Check tire pressure. with gage (2). If pressure is
88 psi, task ends here.
Stand away from tire when inflating.
Tires can explode under pressure.
Always use remote tire inflator when
servicing tires.
NOTE
If tire repeatedly loses more than 4
psi in 24 hours, it is faulty. Repair or
replace it (Tasks 3-8 and 3-11).
3.
If pressure is less than 88 psi, connect remote
safety chuck (3) of tire inflator. Inflate tire to 88
psi.
4.
Disconnect safety chuck (3). Install cap (1).
NO BREAK - WORK HARDER
NO BREAK - WORK HARDER
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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