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– Make sure the tire valve -arrow- is on the opposite side of the
press-off blade -1- when dismounting a tire using a tire dis‐
mounting/mounting machine.
The press-off blade must be applied at maximum 2 cm away from
rim flange.
– Remove the balance weight and any dirt from the rim.
– Press off both tire beads around circumference while thor‐
oughly applying tire mounting paste between tire and rim
flange -arrow-.
1.3
Tires, Dismounting
Tires which have been filled or sealed with tire sealant, must be
drained before removing from wheel.
Caution
♦ Do not let tire sealant come in contact with your eyes or
skin.
♦ It is harmful to health, can cause eye irritation and aller‐
gies.
♦ Wear safety gloves and protective eyewear.
– Place the wheel on a flat surface.
– Remove the valve insert.
– Using a suitable drill bit or cutting bit, carefully drill a hole in
the bead seat area of tire.
– Hold the wheel over a catch tray and let the sealant flow out.
– Remove the tire from the rim.
– Clean the rim with a damp cloth.
1.4
Tires, Mounting
• Make sure wheel rim is clean.
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