TM 5-4310-360-14
4-30. Wheels and Tires.
Inspect tires and tubes for cuts,
(3)
breaks or holes.
General. The compressor assembly is
a.
mounted on a handtruck, equipped with two
Repair.
d.
rubber tired wheels with roller bearings
mounted on the truck axle hub.
(I) Replace defective tires.
b.
Removal.
Replace defective tube if beyond
(2)
repair.
Jack up the axle end of the compressor
(1)
assembly and block securely.
If tube is repairable proceed as follows:
(3)
Release air from tires.
(2)
(a) Rasp area around hold to rough
up surface and remove any film.
Remove cotter pins (2, figure 4-7),
(3)
nuts (1, figure 4-8), washers (7, figure
(b) Apply layer of tube cement to area
around puncture. Allow to dry.
(3) and capscrews (4).
(c) Peel protective film from patch
Disassemble the wheel disc halves (5),
(4)
and apply patch to cemented area.
tubes (6) and tires (7).
(d) Roll or press edges of patch to
Disassemble end caps (8), bearing seals
(5)
assure proper adhesion.
(9), roller bearings (10) and hubs (11).
e.
Installation.
Cleaning and Inspection
c.
Assemble hubs (11, figure 4-8), roller
(1)
bearings (10), bearing seals (9) and
WARNING : Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680,
end caps (8).
used to clean parts is potentially dangerous
to personnel and property. Avoid repeated
Assemble tires (7) and tubes (6) onto
(2)
and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near
wheel disc halves (5) with capscrews
open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of
(4) and nuts (2).
solvent is 100oF (38C).
Attach to hub with hub bolts (3) and
(3)
nuts (1). Attach washers (7, figure
(1)
Wash interior all parts with cleaning
solvent, P-D-680, and dry thoroughly.
Inflate tires to 25 psi (1.766 kg/sq cm).
(2)
Inspect bearings, seals and retainers for
(4)
breaks or excessive wear. Service
Remove blocking and jacks.
bearings or replace if necessary.
(5)
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