INSPECTION/REPAIR (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-10676

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-57. WHEELS AND TIRES MAINTENANCE (CONT)

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

INSPECTION/REPAIR (cont)

e. Tube (7)

Inspect for:

Repair leaks/holes using tube

(cont)

deterioration

repair kit. Replace if

holes

deteriorated or beyond

economical repair

f. Tire (8)

Inspect for:

Replace as necessary

cuts

breaks

uneven tread

wear

damage

MOUNTING

WARNING

Don't use oil as a lubricant. Oil will cause the rubber

to deteriorate over a period of time with possible

personal injury resulting.

Tire (8) a. Tube (7) and

Install

In tire (8). Lubricate tire

flap (6)

beads and flap with soapy

water solution or

commercial lubricant

b. Wheel (5)

a. Install

Start wheel into tire evenly

and insert valve through

valve hole in wheel

b. Position

Push wheel evenly into tire;

then position wheel on

blocks to hold wheel up in

tire

c. Ring (9)

Install

Push down so rim (4) can be

Installed

d. Rim (4)

Install

Place rim on wheel evenly,

and walk rim into position.

Be sure rim is firmly and

evenly seated

e. Valve core (2)

Install

WARNING

Place tire and wheel assembly in a safety cage before inflating tire. If not properly assembled, inflation

may cause the wheel and rim to separate with explosive force causing serious injury or death. If you are

injured, obtain medical help immediately.

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