Check tires for damage and crack formations - AP40.10-P-4051GM

MODEL 460, 461, 463 

When new 

Fig 1: Tires Damage And Crack

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Shoulder wear on front tire 

Fig 2: Tires Damage And Crack (Shoulder Wear On Front Tire)

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Center wear on rear tire 

Fig 3: Tires Damage And Crack (Center Wear On Rear Tire)

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Equal wear on rear tire 

Fig 4: Tires Damage And Crack (Equal Wear On Rear Tire)

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Information on tires/rims		AH40.10-P-9411-01A
1	Hoist vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are free
			AR00.60-P-1000G
2	Check tires on front and rear axle	Check tread as well as outer and inner sidewalls on all tires for signs of damage such as cuts, punctures, cracks, breakouts, separation and ingressed foreign matter. If damage is present: ↓ Replace tires subject to separate repair order.
3	Assess wear pattern and tread depth of tires on front and rear axle	Only if the acceptance items as specified in the "Reception report for service on vehicle" were not performed.
		MODEL 461, 463 In event of unusual tire pattern: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, determine the cause and, if necessary, replace the tires. At the latest when reaching the minimum tread depth: ↓ Replace tires subject to separate repair order. On special protection vehicles when the max. tire age or max. tire mileage has been reached: ↓ Replace tires subject to separate repair order.	AP40.10-P-4052B
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4	Interchange wheel-and-tire assemblies on front and rear axles	If necessary, subject to separate repair order and only for vehicles without mixed tires. Maintain running direction of wheel-and-tire assemblies. Otherwise handling characteristics and handling comfort may be impaired and tire wear increased.
5	Lower vehicle