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9-12 WHEELS/TIRES
Tires
Tire Installation
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Inspect the rim and the tire, and replace them if neces-
sary.
•
Clean the sealing surfaces of the rim and tire, and smooth
the sealing surfaces of the rim with a fine emery cloth if
necessary.
•
Remove the air valve and discard it.
CAUTION
Replace the air valve whenever the tire is replaced.
Do not reuse the air valve.
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Install a new valve in the rim.
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Remove the valve cap, lubricate the stem seal [A] with a
soap and water solution or rubber lubricant, and pull [B]
the valve stem through the rim from the inside out until it
snaps into place.
CAUTION
Do not use engine oil or petroleum distillates to lu-
bricate the stem because they will deteriorate the
rubber.
Valve Cap [A]
Stem Core [B]
Stem Seal [C]
Valve Stem [D]
Valve Seat [E]
Valve Opened [F].
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Check the tire rotation mark on the front and rear tires and
install them on the rim accordingly.
Rotation Direction [A]
Tire Rotation Mark [B]