Owner Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance
Wheels and Tires
Tire inspection
WARNING! The tires should be regularly
checked for wear and to make sure that
there are no cuts, bulges or exposure of
the ply/cord structure. Do not drive with
tires which are worn, damaged or inflated
to the incorrect pressure.
WARNING! Do not drive the amphibian
with a punctured tire. Even if the
punctured tire has not deflated, it is
unsafe to use as the tire may deflate
suddenly at any time
Always consider tire conditions when driving,
and regularly inspect the tires for the following:
Bumps or bulges in the side of the tire or the
tread. Replace any tire that has a bump or
bulge.
Cuts, slits, or cracks in the tire. Replace the
tire if you can see fabric or cord.
Nails or other foreign objects embedded in
the side of the tire or tread.
Excessive tread wear.
Note: If you hit a pothole or hard object while
riding, stop as soon as you safely can and
carefully inspect the tires for damage.
Tire age degradation
Tires degrade over time due to the effects of
ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high
loads, and environmental conditions. It is
recommended that tires are replaced every six
years, but may require replacement more
frequently.
Tire pressures
WARNING! Tire pressures should be
checked using an accurate pressure
gauge when cold. Improper or uneven
tire pressures could cause you lose
control of the amphibian increasing your
risk of an accident.
Always inflate your tires to the pressure
recommended by Gibbs Sports Amphibians
even if it is different from the maximum inflation
pressure information found on the tire itself. For
the correct tire pressures, refer to Wheels and
Tires, page 87.
The following procedure should be used to
check and adjust tire pressures:
1.
Remove the cap from the valve, then firmly
press the tire gauge onto the valve and
measure the pressure.
2.
If required add air to reach the required
pressure.
3.
If too much air is added, air can be released
by pushing on the metal stem in the center of
the valve.
4.
Recheck the pressure with the tire gauge
and adjust if necessary.
5.
Refit the valve cap.
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