TIRE MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Goodyear Off-The-Road (OTR)
TIRE MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Goodyear Off-The-Road (OTR)
TIRE MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Goodyear Off-The-Road (OTR)
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Mounting Bias <strong>Off</strong>-<strong>The</strong>-<strong>Road</strong> Tires on EM Rims<br />
(Tubeless-type. See page 60 for additional instructions for tube and flap insertion.)<br />
Read safety instructions<br />
(pages 26-35) before proceeding.<br />
1. Before mounting:<br />
• Clean all rim components. Remove<br />
rust and dirt. Lock ring and O-ring<br />
grooves must be clean and rust free<br />
for proper seating and seal. (Photo 1)<br />
• Inspect parts for damage. Replace all<br />
cracked, worn, damaged, or severely<br />
rusted components.<br />
• Paint or coat all parts with rust inhibitor.<br />
• Double check to be sure correct<br />
parts are being used.<br />
• Inspect inside of tire. Remove any<br />
foreign matter. Use compressed air<br />
to dry any moisture.<br />
2. Place base on 4” - 6” blocks (10-13 cm)<br />
or mounting stand. Gutter side must be<br />
up.<br />
Photo 1<br />
Photo 2<br />
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3. Place back flange on base. (Photo 2)<br />
4. Lubricate tire beads with vegetable lubricant.<br />
• Use only approved vegetable-based<br />
lubricants.<br />
• Lubricate from toe to GG ring on<br />
tire.<br />
• Lubricate moderately, but thoroughly.<br />
5. Use tire hoist with sling or tire handler<br />
to lift tire. Place on rim. (Photo 3)<br />
Stand clear when using a cable or chain<br />
sling. It can snap and lash out.<br />
6. Depress tire bead area to ease assembly<br />
of next components. (Photo 4)<br />
Photo 3<br />
Photo 4<br />
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