Cormach FT 26S, Use And Maintenance Manual

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2. Lubricate both beads and the rim with tyre manufacturer recommended lubricant.
3. Attach the clip to the outside edge of the rim at the highest point (See picture F13.14).
Picture F13.14
Make sure the clip is firmly attached to the rim.
4. Take the mobile control unit to work position B.
5. Put the tyre on the platform and lower the spindle (make sure the clip is at the high point).
6. Lift the rim with the tyre hook to it and turn it anticlockwise about 15 ‐ 20 cm. The tyre will be positioned tilted
across the rim.
7. Take the mobile control unit to work position C.
8. Position the bead loosener disk against the second of the tyre and turn the spindle until the clip is at the low
point (at 6 o’clock).
9. Move the disk away from the wheel.
10. Remove the clip and replace it at 6 o’clock outside the second bead (See picture F13.15).
Picture F13.15
11. Turn the spindle clockwise 90° to bring the clip to 9 o’clock.
12. Move the disk forward until it is about 1 ‐ 2 cm inside the edge of the rim. Begin to turn the spindle clockwise
checking to make sure that, with a 90°, the second bead begins to slip into into the center well.
13. When the bead is fully mounted, move the tool away from the wheel, tip it to its non ‐ working position and
remove the clip.
14. Position under the wheel, lower the spindle until the wheel rests on the platform.
15. Take the mobile control unit to work position B.
16. Close the arms of the spindle completely. Support the wheel to prevent it falling off.
This operation can be extremely dangerous. Do it manually only if you are certain you can
keep the wheel balanced. For large and heavy tyres an adequate lifting device must be
used.
17. Move the platform to remove the wheel from the spindle.
18. Remove the wheel.