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During a pre-operation inspection, an operator notices that a tire on a wheel loader has significant gouges and a bulge on the sidewall. What action should the operator take?

Damaged tires, especially those with bulges or deep gouges, pose a serious risk of tire failure, which can lead to loss of control or a blowout, and the machine

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Question: During a pre-operation inspection, an operator notices that a tire on a wheel loader has significant gouges and a bulge on the sidewall. What action should the operator take?

Answer options:

  • Inflate the tire to maximum pressure and continue operation.
  • Moniter the tire throughout the shift and report it at the end. ✅ Immediately remove the machine from service and report the damage for repair or replacement.
  • Reduce the machine's load capacity for the day to compensate.

Correct answer: Immediately remove the machine from service and report the damage for repair or replacement.

Explanation: Damaged tires, especially those with bulges or deep gouges, pose a serious risk of tire failure, which can lead to loss of control or a blowout, and the machine should be removed from service immediately for safety.

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