Safely Mounting Tires

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Failure to follow appropriate procedure when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can cause an explosion, which may result in serious injury or death. DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you possess the equipment and experience to safely carry out the task. It is safer to leave this task to your John Deere dealer or a professional tire shop.

When mounting the bead of the tire in the rim never exceed the maximum adjustment pressure as specified by the tire manufacturer. Inflating a tire to a pressure above the maximum level may cause the bead to tear or even the rim, with dangerous explosive force. If, at the recommended pressure, there is leakage of air from the bead of the tire set on the rim deflate tire, lubricate the bead and reinflate it.

Detailed agricultural tire mounting instructions, including necessary safety precautions, are available from the local office of your tire manufacturer. This information is also available in the manuals of tire manufacturers.