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Show OVERLOADED TRUCK CAUSE OF TIRE WEAR j 1 1 J k -: tr. :.:..:jT.!.. " 1 ' vw..,v-j . - U ..... ? "i I WIS Y &Tm ii. " - - r -'4-v " 1- i"" 4 ! i h f? l X fv? v JZ3SZ TTTTZ" 23f ETTTk f? ' I ?, ! J 1 - . .,,...1 ' 4JiL-i. JwJ fN . 1 ( " ' 1 "v -folt." V ' " - ! Truck Is Useful Implement on Most Farms I Overloading of trucks is the big cnuse of excessive tire wear. Perhaps Per-haps no part of the truck is subjected to greater strain on overloads than the tires. Where pneumatics are used this practice does as much daniaixe to truck tires as a complete disregard of the rules of Inflation. With regard to the latter subject, the tire manufacturer's instructions on Inflation of truck tires should be observed consistently. Over-inflation Over-inflation is, in most oases, as dangerous danger-ous as underinfiatlon. Even braking is necessary to obtain ' maximum wear and tear. Assuming even pull, the proper place to make first adjustment is at the brake bi:nd or shoe, not at any other part of the mechanism. Regular inspection of brakes is necessary and an even contact con-tact of the band at all points Is requisite requi-site in good adjustment. Uneven contact con-tact of brake bands Is the cause of "chattering" when brakes are applied. Operators can obtain full details con- I cernlng brake adjustments from the vehicle manufacturer's book of instructions. in-structions. A severe shock, such as results In striking a curb, may spring the knuckle rod, thus throwing the front wheels out of proper adjustment. This results in hard steering and excessive wearing of tires, either solid or pneumatics. pneu-matics. In a case which recently came to my attention an operator completely ruined a pair of pneumatic tires on a f)0-mlle drive after a slight accident. The front wheels should not be lined up exactly parallel. Tie rod adjustments adjust-ments should produce a "toe-in" of one-fourth to one-half of an Inch in the front wheels (see manufacturer's instructions for exact dimensions and method of making adjustment). I-rUbrieation of all steering gear connections. con-nections. Including steering knuckles, at regular Intervals, is necessary. The majority of "hard steering" complaints are due to a lack of lubrication. |