TM 5-3805-258-10
Whenever draining a lubricant, extreme
caution should be used; the lubricant may
be hot and can be a fire hazard.
Tire Inflation
Explosions of air-inflated earthmoving tires
have resulted from heat-induced gas
combustion inside the tires. The heat,
generated by welding or heating rim
components, external fire, or excessive
use of brakes can cause gaseous
combustion.
A tire explosion is much more violent than
a blowout. The explosion can propel the
tire, rim and final drive components as far
as 500 m (1500 ft) or more from the
machine. Both the force of the explosion
and the flying debris can cause personal
injury or death, and property damage.
Proper nitrogen inflation equipment and
training in its use are necessary to avoid
overinflation. A tire blowout or rim failure
can result from improper or misused
equipment
Stand behind the tread when inflating a
tire,
Servicing and changing tires and rims can
be dangerous and should be done only by
trained personnel using proper tools and
procedures. If correct procedures are not
followed while servicing tires and rims, the
assemblies could burst with explosive force
and cause serious personal injury or
death. Follow carefully the specific
information provided by your tire or rim
servicing man or dealer.
Do not approach a tire closer than the
outside of the area represented by the
shaded area in the above drawing.
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