Product Manual

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DEMOUNTING TUBE TYPE TIRES
1. After both tire beads are loosened, try to remove the
tube. If you can not remove the tube lubricate the beads
and rim liberally.
2. Position the demount head and bead lifting tool as
described earlier paying careful attention not to pinch the
tube. Depress the table top pedal and rotate only a short
distance at a time. This allows you to stop the process
should you suspect the tube is getting pinched.
3. After upper bead is demounted, remove tube and
demount lower bead.
SECTION 13
MOUNTING
1. Inspect the wheel closely for damage. Clean the wheel
and remove any light corrosion or rubber residue. Do not
attempt to service heavily corroded wheels. (See Fig 13.1)
2. Inspect tire for damage, paying close attention to the
beads. Verify size match between tire and wheel. (See Fig
13.2)
3. Lubricate both tire beads liberally with tire manufacturer’s
approved lubricant. (See Fig 13.3)
REMEMBER:
TABLE TOP ROTATION CAN BE STOPPED AT ANY
TIME BY REMOVING YOUR FOOT FROM THE ROTA-
TION PEDAL. NORMAL TABLE TOP ROTATION
FOR DEMOUNTING IS CLOCKWISE. DEPRESS THE
TABLE TOP PEDAL TO ROTATE THIS DIRECTION.
TO ROTATE THE TABLE TOP COUNTERCLOCKWISE,
LIFT THE PEDAL UP WITH YOUR TOE.
Fig 13.1
Fig 13.3
Fig 13.2
THE RIM AND BEAD MUST BE LIBERALLY
LUBRICATED. FAILURE TO USE AN ADEQUATE
LUBRICANT CAN LEAD TO THE BEAD BINDING ON
THE RIM AND LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR
AND OR VOID THE WARRANTY.
CHECK TIRE AND WHEEL CAREFULLY BEFORE
MOUNTING. MAKE SURE THE TIRE BEAD DIAMETER
AND WHEEL DIAMETER MATCH EXACTLY. CONSULT
THE RUBBER MANUFACTURER’S ASSOCIATION FOR
APPROVED RIM WIDTHS FOR TIRE SIZES.
ATTEMPTS TO FORCE A BEAD SEAT ON MIS-
MATCHED TIRES AND WHEELS CAN CAUSE THE
TIRE TO VIOLENTLY EXPLODE, LEADING TO SERI-
OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR
AND/OR BYSTANDERS.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION MUST BE
READ AND FOLLOWED CAREFULLY TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES DURING MOUNTING.