Specifications

32 • 3. Advanced Procedures TC3500 Operation Instructions
Push on the bead while rotating wheel clockwise instead of going over the top of the
mounting head.
Lock the rim to the tire by hand, or by using the bead lever or bead depressor “tail.”
Slip the bead into the drop center.
Rotate wheel clockwise to mount tire.
3.4 Mounting Stiff, Low Profile Tires on Rounded Edged Rims
Using Roller and No Mounting Head
CAUTION: This special case procedure does not perform properly
on all tires. Tires of the same size, but of different
makes react differently to this method. Attempt first tire
slowly to determine compatibility of this procedure with
application.
Mount lower bead as normal.
To mount upper bead:
Move roller assembly into work position.
Lower the upper roller against the upper bead approximately 1/2 inch away from the
rim edge.
Grasp and support tire at the 6 o’clock position.
Lower the upper roller and push bead down slightly so it is below the balcony of the
drop center.
Lock the tire to the rim by grasping the tire with a cross-handed grip.
Rotate the wheel counterclockwise and press down hard on the tire at the
6 o’clock position to guide tire into the drop center.