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CHAPTER 2. CARE, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION (Con't)
SECTION III. UNIT MAINTENANCE (Con't)
2-28. FLAT BASE RIM TUBE TIRE MAINTENANCE (MULTIPIECE RIMS)(Con't).
c. MOUNTING (Con't)
WARNING
Never exceed 3 psi (21 kPa) inflation prior to placing tire and wheel assembly into
inflation safety cage. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
(g) Inflate tire to 3 psi (21 kPa) and check lockring and split base for proper positioning. If rim or
lockring is not aligned, deflate tire and correct the problem.
4. Two-piece Continuous Side Ring with Continuous Rim Base.
(a) Place disk portion of wheel on floor with rim gutter facing up.
(b) Align tire valve stem with valve stem hole in rim.
(c) Place tire over disk portion of wheel and insert tire valve stem through rim valve slot.
(d) Position side ring with operating notch between embossed points approximately 3 inches
(7.6 cm) from tire valve stem.
(e) At a point opposite tire valve stem, seat side ring on rim as far as possible.
(f) Use a suitable tire iron positioned between embossed points to apply pressure so that side
ring can be positioned over rim gutter. Seat side ring using rawhide mallet. Continue to
hammer side ring until it is completely seated in rim gutter.
(g) Ensure that side ring is seated properly by applying hand pressure downward on side ring.
Side ring should move freely. If side ring does not move freely, correct the problem.
WARNING
Never exceed 3 psi (21 kPa) inflation prior to placing tire and wheel assembly into
inflation safety cage. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
(h) Inflate tire to 3 psi (21 kPa). Check side ring for proper mounting.
