TM 5-3805-261-10
TIRE MAINTENANCE
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Tire Pressure Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Tools and Special Tools
Machine parked on level ground
Gauge, tire pressure (Item 8, WP 0021 00)
Parking/emergency brake applied (WP 0004 00)
Hose assembly, pneumatic: tire inflation (Item 10,
Implements lowered to ground (WP 0004 00)
Battery disconnect switch in ON position (WP 0004
Engine at high idle (WP 0004 00)
WARNING
Operating machine with underinflated or defective tire may lead to tire failure and loss of control. Fail-
ure to follow this warning may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
If tire pressure is 0 psi (0 kPa) DO NOT inflate. Notify Unit Maintenance. Failure to follow this warn-
ing may cause injury or death to personnel.
Use a self-inflating chuck and stand at tread side of tire at maximum distance allowed by inflation hose.
Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
A tire inflated in enclosed shop area with temperature of 65-70F (18-21C), will be underinflated if
machine is moved to freezing temperatures.
Inspect tire for damage or foreign material in tread. Notify Unit Maintenance if tire is damaged.
