General Balance Precautions

Fig 1: General Balance Precautions

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Remove all deposits of foreign material from the inside of the wheel.

CAUTION: Stones should be removed from the tread to provide accurate wheel balancing and to avoid operator injury (from stones becoming dislodged while wheel is in motion) during the procedure.

Inspect the tire for any damage (1). Balance the tire according to the equipment manufacturer's recommendations.