Maintenance, Service, and RepairTires and WheelsPage 2TIRE INFLATIONThere are many tire options available with varying tirepressures. Refer to the side wall of your tire forinformation regarding the tire pressure for your tires.The illustration to the right is an example of the side wallinformation on a tire.Tire pressures must be checked when the tire is cold.1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF”position, then remove the key.2. Place the forward-reverse switch in thecenter “OFF” position.3. Set the park brake.4. Place blocks under the front wheels toprevent vehicle movement.5. Disconnect the main positive andnegative cables at the batteries.TIRE INSPECTION6. Check the tire pressure. Refer to Tire Inflationsection for information on checking the tirepressure.7. Inspect the tire tread depth. Minimumrecommended tread depth is 1/16-inch. There area series of tread depth wear indicators aroundthe circumference of the tire. They will appear as1/2-inch bands across the tread as the tireapproaches its wear limit (see illustration below).Replace the tire if any tread depth indicator canbe seen or any part of the tread depth is 1/16-inch or less. Refer to Replace the Tire sectionfor information regarding replacing the tire.8. Inspect for uneven tire wear on the front tires.Uneven tire wear could be a result of animproperly inflated tire or a misaligned ordamaged front end.NOTE: Refer to Tire Inflation section or SteeringComponent Service section for informationon proper tire inflation or front end wheelalignment.9. Inspect the inner and outer side walls for cracks.If any cracks are seen, then the tire should bereplaced. Refer to Replace the Tire section forinformation regarding replacing the tire.10. Inspect the valve stem for cracks. If any cracksare seen, then the valve stem should be replaced.It is also recommended that the valve stem bereplaced whenever the tire is replaced.NOTE: Refer to Replace the Tire section forinformation regarding replacing the valvestem.11. Inspect the tread and side walls for debris in therubber that could lead to a puncture. If any debrisis found it should be removed and the tireinspected for a leak.
