Ranger Products R715, Installation And Operation Manual

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SECTION 3

TIRE AND WHEEL SERVICE 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only properly trained personnel should service tires and 

wheels on the R715. Read all safety and operating 

instructions thoroughly before use. The following safety 

instructions are for one piece wheels only. Always refer to 

the manufacturer’s procedures for multi-piece wheels.

ALWAYS 

wear durable personal protective work clothing  

and safety gear during tire service activity.  Refer to page 

three for Operator Protective Equipment.

ALWAYS

 remove all wheel weights and the valve core to 

deflate the tire before servicing.

ALWAYS

 keep all working surfaces clean and free of 

debris.

ALWAYS

 be aware of what each person is doing and what 

they will do before attempting any two-person operation.

ALWAYS

 cover the electric motor and switch box before 

cleaning the tire changer. Be sure water or cleaner does not 

enter the motor or switch box.

ALWAYS

 disconnect the electric power and air supply 

before attempting any maintenance.

Demounting & Mounting

ALWAYS

 clean and inspect the wheel prior to any service.

NEVER

 stand on the frame or work table while demounting 

or mounting a tire.

ALWAYS

 keep hands, feet, and other objects away from 

moving parts while the machine is turned on.

ALWAYS

 place the narrow bead seat to the outside when 

clamping. Failure to demount the tire from the narrow bead 

seat side may cause damage to the tire beads.

ALWAYS

 apply an approved rubber lubricant to rim flanges 

and both tire beads before demounting or mounting and 

seating the beads.

NEVER 

mount a tire on a damaged or rusty wheel as  tire 

or wheel failure may result during inflation. Explosion from   

failure may result in severe injury or death of the operator 

and bystanders.

Inflation

ALWAYS

 be sure the bead opposite the tool is in the drop 

center before rotating the tire when demounting or mounting 

to avoid damage to the tire beads. 

ALWAYS

 follow all applicable Local, State, and Federal 

Codes, Rules, and Regulations; such as the Federal OSHA 

Standard Number 1910.177.

ALWAYS

 use an approved inflation chamber or inflation 

cage equipped with a self-gripping chuck and remote 

inflation gauge and valve. 

ALWAYS

 inflate the tire to manufacturer’s recommended 

cold operating pressure.

DO NOT OVER INFLATE! 

Tire or wheel failure during and 

after inflation may result in an explosion capable of causing 

severe injury or death.

NEVER

 reinflate a tire that has been run under inflated or 

flat without first demounting the tire and checking for wheel 

and tire damage.

ALWAYS

 inspect the tire interior for loose or broken cords, 

cuts, penetrating objects, and other damage. Discard tires 

that cannot be properly repaired.

NEVER

 rework, weld, heat or braze wheels.

NEVER

 strike the tire or wheel with a hammer.

ALWAYS

 be sure the tire diameter exactly matches the 

wheel diameter.

Tire failure under pressure can be hazardous. When 

possible, always place wheels inside an approved inflation 

chamber or cage before inflating. Use an approved remote 

inflation valve, hose, and gauge. ALWAYS wear safety 

goggles for eye protection. Do not stand beside the wheel 

or cage during inflation. Keep hands and other parts of the 

body out of the cage during inflation. Observe the tire 

pressure frequently. Do not exceed the manufacturer’s 

recommended maximum inflation pressure. Failure to 

follow these instructions may cause the tire and rim to 

separate with tremendous force, resulting in serious 

personal injury or death.