HARNESS AS-PANEL 2595817 - Caterpillar

Personal injury can result from improper tire inflation.A tire blowout or rim failure can result from improper or misused equipment.Use a self-inflating chuck and stand behind the tread when inflating a tire.Proper inflating equipment, and training in using the equipment, are necessary to avoid overinflating.Before inflating tire, put the tire in a restraining device.
Illustration 1 g01222964Measure the pressure of each tire with a tire gauge. A regular tire gauge will work on tires that are inflated with nitrogen.Note: Scraper tires should be inflated with nitrogen gas in order to prevent the tires from exploding.
Park the machine on level ground. Apply the parking brake.
Lower the bowl to the ground. Shut off the engine.
Clean the area around the valve stem for the tire.
Remove valve stem cap (1).
Measure the pressure of each tire with a tire gauge. Add nitrogen gas if the pressure is low.
Install the valve stem cap on the valve stem. Refer to the following additional information about tire inflation:
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Inflation with Nitrogen"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Shipping Pressure"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Inflation Pressure Adjustment"Consult your Caterpillar dealer for further information on the correct operating pressures and the correct load ratings.