TM 5-3805-261-20ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES.LegendQ - QuarterlyB - BiannuallyS - SemiannuallyH - HoursA - AnnuallyMi - MilesITEM TO BE INSPECTEDPROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED,INTERVALFILLED OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED. PERFORMITEM NO.QSABHMIALL OPERATOR PMCS FIRST.1•250TIRESWARNING•Explosions of air inflated earth-moving tireshave resulted from heat induced gascombustion inside the tires. The heatgenerated by welding or heatingrimcomponents, external fire or excessive useof brakes can cause gaseous combustion.A tire explosion is much more violent than ablowout. The explosion can propel the tirerim and components as far as 1500 ft ormore from the machine. Both the force ofthe explosion and the flying debris maycause injury or property damage. Allpersonnel should be aware of this dangerand the actions to take to minimize the risk.•Proper air inflation equipment and trainingin its use are necessary to avoid possibleover-inflation. A tire blowout or rim failurecan result from improper or misusedequipment.Check and service. Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10. Properinflation pressure is 35 psi.4-5
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