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SECTION 16
INFLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tire inflation is performed in four steps: Restraint,
Bead Seal, Bead Seat, and Inflation. Read the
explanation of each step and understand them thoroughly
before proceeding.
INFLATION PEDAL OPERATION
The inflation pedal located at the front of the checks
air pressure in the tire; controls the flow of air through the
inflation hose. (See Fig. 16.1)
Tire Inflation – This is the activated position. With the
inflation hose attached to the tire valve and the pedal
depressed, line pressure is allowed to flow through the
valve and into the tire for inflation. Tire pressure is
indicated on the gauge in this position. (See Fig. 16.2)
Fig. 16.1
DANGER!
CHECK INFLATION GAUGE FOR PROPER
OPERATION. ACCURATE PRESSURE READINGS
ARE IMPORTANT TO SAFE TIRE INFLATION.
REFER TO THE OPERATING MAINTENANCE
SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER!
THE CLIP-ON AIR CHUCK ON THE END OF THE
INFLATION HOSE AND ALL INFLATION RELATED
COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CHECK WEEKLY
FOR PROPER OPERATION. DO NOT USE THIS
MACHINE FOR TIRE INFLATION IN ANY PARTS
ARE DAMAGED OR APPEAR NO TO BE IN
PROPER WORKING ORDER.
WARNING!
TIRE FAILURE UNDER PRESSURE IS HAZARDOUS.
THIS TIRE CHANGER IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A
SAFETY DEVICE TO CONTAIN EXPLODING TIRES,
TUBES, WHEELS OR BEAD SEALING EQUIPMENT.
INSPECT TIRE AND WHEEL CAREFULLY FOR
MATCH, WEAR, OR DEFECTS BEFORE MOUNTING.
ALWAYS USE APPROVED TIRE BEAD LUBRICANT
DURING MOUNTING AND INFLATION.
THE INFLATION PEDAL, LOCATED AT THE
CENTER OF THE FRONT SIDE OF THE MACHINE,
CONTROLS THE FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE
INFLATION HOSE.
Fig. 16.2
Fig. 16.3
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