Prepare Loader for Tire Removal

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What happens here

The video begins by introducing the project: upgrading an SDLG L918F loader, equipped with '4500' size tires, to Hakapeliuti snow tires. The initial focus is on the existing 'dirt tires,' which utilize a multi-piece rim with a snap ring system. The narrator explicitly warns that this system is 'pretty dangerous.' Professionals are shown using the loader's own hydraulic arm as a crane, attaching a blue shackle to the tire, to lift and stabilize the heavy tire assembly. This setup is crucial for safety before any work on the tire can commence. While not explicitly shown, ensuring the tire is completely deflated to zero PSI is a critical and non-negotiable first step in any work involving multi-piece rims.

Goal: Safely position the loader and stabilize the tire for removal.

Tools and materials

Air pressure gauge — To verify that the tire is completely deflated before any work on the rim begins
Crane — To lift and stabilize the heavy tire assembly during the process
Safety cones/barriers — To cordon off the work area and alert bystanders to potential hazards
SDLG L918F Loader SDLG — The heavy equipment vehicle undergoing the tire change
Shackle — To securely attach the lifting strap to the tire for crane operation
Tire chocks — To prevent the loader from accidentally rolling or moving

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we upgraded one of our loaders with a set of Haka palui snow tires but before we could put them on we had to remove the old dirt tires and it was a snap ring system and that can be pretty dangerous so the pros use a crane to make sure that everything stays in place without flying

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