TM9-2330-368-14 & P
4-23. TIRE MOUNTING (cont)
i.
Position tire (1) so part of upper bead is
below rim on side opposite valve stem.
Clamp locking jaw pliers (3) on rim on side
opposite valve stem.
Insert curved end of long tire iron (4) be-
j.
tween upper bead and rim approximately
10 to 12 inches from position of locking
jaw pliers (3). Push down on tire (1) where
pliers are located and lever tire iron to
force upper bead down over rim.
Hold tire iron (4) down. Insert curved end
k.
of other tire iron (5) between bead and
rim several inches from tire iron (4), and
lever another bite of bead down over rim.
l.
Repeat step k using tire irons alternately
and working around bead and rim until
entire upper bead is down over rim.
m. Remove tire irons (4 and 5) and pliers (3).
n. Remove hex nuts (6), flat washers (7) and
hex bolts (8). Remove wheel (2) and tire
(1) from pedestal (9).
o. Inflate Tire.
(1) Stand tire upright and hold while apply-
ing air. Applying body weight to top
of tire will usually seat tire beads and
tire will inflate.
CAUTION
Excessive pressure will damage tire
internal structure.
NOTE
If tire beads do not seat during infla-
tion, put a bead expander around out-
side center of tire to compress tire
and force beads to seat. If a bead ex-
pander is not available, use load binder
and chain. Apply only enough pressure
on tire to lightly seal beads against rim.
(2) Inflate tire to 85 psi (4.07 KPa).
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