TM 5-3805-258-10Whenever draining a lubricant, extremecaution should be used; the lubricant maybe hot and can be a fire hazard.Tire InflationExplosions of air-inflated earthmoving tireshave resulted from heat-induced gascombustion inside the tires. The heat,generated by welding or heating rimcomponents, external fire, or excessiveuse of brakes can cause gaseouscombustion.A tire explosion is much more violent thana blowout. The explosion can propel thetire, rim and final drive components as faras 500 m (1500 ft) or more from themachine. Both the force of the explosionand the flying debris can cause personalinjury or death, and property damage.Proper nitrogen inflation equipment andtraining in its use are necessary to avoidoverinflation. A tire blowout or rim failurecan result from improper or misusedequipmentStand behind the tread when inflating atire,Servicing and changing tires and rims canbe dangerous and should be done only bytrained personnel using proper tools andprocedures. If correct procedures are notfollowed while servicing tires and rims, theassemblies could burst with explosive forceand cause serious personal injury ordeath. Follow carefully the specificinformation provided by your tire or rimservicing man or dealer.Do not approach a tire closer than theoutside of the area represented by theshaded area in the above drawing.13
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