Specifications

28 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions
Mechanical Bead Pusher, RP6-2413
The Mechanical Bead Pusher is used for pushing the upper bead below the right
hand area of the mount head, keeping the tire in the proper location during mounting
of stiff, low profile tires.
To use:
Mount the bottom bead of the tire onto the wheel. Position the upper bead of the tire
on the upper left side of the mounting head. Rotate and lock the mechanical bead
pusher into the "IN USE" position with the tire sidewall passing below the locked
mechanical bead pusher roller. The locked roller of the bead pusher will keep the tire
bead and sidewall below the right side of the mounting head.
To store:
Unlock and rotate the mechanical bead pusher into the “STORED” position.
Mounting of Stiff Sidewall, Low Profile Tires
Lubricate the upper and lower bead of the tire, paying special attention to the inner
toe area of the bead. Lubricate the bead seats and the entrance of the drop center of
the rim.
Install lower bead.
Position the upper bead of the tire below the rim lip.
Push the bead depressor post through the center hole of the rim until it has been
inserted into the spring centering system.
HINT: The post may need to be lightly lubricated before installing. If post
will not insert into the center hole, the wheel support is depressed
too far. Release the clamping jaws and reposition the arms to
allow for less compression of the support and try again.
Slide the horizontal arm of the tail so the fixed block is positioned into the rim flange.