ESCO EURO BEAD BREAKER Model #10107
Operation
WARNING
The optional air/hydraulic pump is capable of generating fluid pressure up to 10,000 PSI.
Keep both hands on the handles and away from the clamping jaw or breaker tongue. Make
certain that the tool is properly aligned on the rim before allowing the bead breaking action.
Do not continue to operate the air/hydraulic pump once the breaker rod is completely
extended. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
To operate the bead breaker:
1
Make certain the tire is completely deflated. Using rubber lubricant, lubricate the area where
you plan to break the bead.
Deflate tire.
Lubricate with rubber lubricant.
2
Connect the hose of an air/hydraulic pump to the hydraulic coupling on the bead breaker
tool. Connect the air supply line to the air/hydraulic pump. The air supply should be
between 5 and 10 CFM at 100 PSI to obtain proper operating characteristics. In addition, the
air line should be equipped with an air line filter.
3
Position the bead breaker so that the jaw makes solid contact with the rim and the teeth are
positioned in the crevice between the bead of the tire and the rim.
NOTE
When a tire has a trash guard, you may have to drive two straight tire irons between the rim
and the tire bead to get a starting point for the teeth.
4
Step on the PUMP end of the pump pedal. The clamping rod will begin to extend and the
jaw will grip the rim.
The Model #10107 includes a clamping jaw pivot pin which can be placed in one of four jaw pivot
positions for use on different width flanges. The top hole (closest to the handle) is used for
smaller rim flanges, and the bottom hole (furthest from the handle) is used for larger rim
flanges.
