WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE - continued

TM 9-2320-361-24-1

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WHEEL, TIRE, AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd)

TIRE AND TUBE INSTALLATION (Contd)

WARNING

Never inflate a tire without a tire inflation cage. Injury or

death to personnel may result from exploding wheel

components.

Always use tire inflation equipment specified in

TM 9-2610-200-14. Warn personnel to stand 10 ft (3.1 m) clear

of tire inflation cage while inflating tire. Injury or death may

result from exploding wheel components.

Never rest or lean against tire inflation cage while tire is

being inflated or injury or death to personnel may result.

NOTE

Ensure tire inflation cage does not have cracked welds, cracked

or bent components, or pitting from corrosion. If any of these are

found, obtain new cage.

Inflate tire (2) (TM 9-2320-361-10) and install valve cap (8).

Inspect rim (1) and lock ring (5) for proper seating while still in inflation cage. If further

adjustment is required, deflate tire (2) completely before adjusting lock ring (5).

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