Hunter TCX575, Operation Instructions Manual

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2. Basic Procedures Operation Instructions for TCX575 Tire Changer
Lift tire and repeat this procedure for lower bead.
With the BPS bead lifter - If the lower bead becomes reseated onto the rim, the lower
bead lifter may be placed under the tire and used to lift the tire into the drop center.
Always insert a bead lever into the BPS bead lifter to position and stabilize the roller.
Raise bead lifter and rotate tire to loosen bead. Remove bead lifter.
Swing the mount/demount arm assembly up and away from the wheel.
Remove tire from rim.
2.4 Mounting Standard Tire to Rim
Always use this “checklist” as a guide when mounting tires to ensure proper service.
There are four basic steps when mounting a tire to a rim:
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Position the bead on top of the mounting lip of the mount/demount head.
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Position the bead under the demounting lip of the mount/demount head.
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Lock the tire to the rim in the mounting position.
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Slip the bead into the drop center.
These four basic steps to mounting do not necessarily follow the same sequence,
however all four steps need to be performed to mount a tire to a rim.
Mount a standard tire to rim as follows:
Lubricate inside and outside of both beads of the tire to be mounted with supplied
mounting paste.