Alcoa will release the latest version of its Wheel Service Manual later this summer, the company announced.
by Staff
August 3, 2015
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Alcoa will release the latest version of its Wheel Service Manual later this summer, the company announced.
The manual details wheel servicing, including mounting and demounting of hub pilot and ball seat mount wheels. It includes new graphics, theme headings and subject labels to allow a reader to more easily navigate the manual.
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The 2015 Wheel Service Manual is an upgrade to the 2012 version and includes updated content reflecting current trends and developments. There are new sections. including deflating and mounting truck and bus tires, which reflect industry standards.
Other important reference text in the manual includes the Alcoa five-year limited warranty and OSHA safety regulations on servicing wheels.
The 2015 Alcoa Wheel Service Manual will be available later this summer. For more information, click here.
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