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Fig. 7
Fig. 8
TO REMOVE THE TIRE FROM THE WHEEL:
CAUTION:
Before carrying out this procedure; make sure the bead is broken free on
the wheel and all wheel weights are removed.
STEP 1:
Spread tire lubricant liberally on the complete circumference of the broken tire bead.
NOTE: Failure to lubricate the tire bead may cause serious damage to the bead or tire
changer.
STEP 2:
Place the wheel / tire evenly on the turntable.
To lock the wheel on the turntable, proceed as follows according to the wheel size:
OUTSIDE CLAMPING:
1.
Position the four jaws by depressing the
jaw clamping pedal (Fig. 7) halfway
down.
2.
Place the wheel on the four jaws and,
while keeping the wheel rim pressed
down, depress the jaw clamp pedal as far
as it will go.
3.
As the jaws move in they will lock the
wheel. Check to make sure the wheel is
firmly secured by the jaws.
INSIDE CLAMPING:
1.
Operate the clamping pedal until the
four jaws are completely closed (Fig 8).
2.
Place the wheel over all four jaws.
Depress the jaw clamping pedal to open
the jaws, this will lock the wheel in
place.
3.
Check to make sure the wheel is firmly
secured by the jaws.
