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5. Manually push the tire down into the drop center of the
wheel directly across from the mount head to reduce the
tensional force on the bead. Depress the table top pedal and
rotate the wheel to mount the lower bead. Rotate the table
top until the lower bead is fully mounted. (See Fig. 13.5-6)
6. For the top bead, rotate the table top until the valve stem
is directly across from the mount head. Lift the upper bead
above the left side of the mount/demount head and below
the right front knob. (See Fig. 13.7-8)
7. With the right side assist roller, press down on the tire
near the right side of the mount head. (See Fig. 13.9)
8. With the left side helper, press down on the tire near the
right side assist roller to hold the tire in the drop center.
(See Fig. 13.10)
WARNING!
Do not force the tire onto the rim.
Bead damage could result making the tire
unsafe and/or creating the risk of injury.
Fig.13.7
Fig.13.9
Fig.13.10
Fig. 13.8
Fig. 13.5
NOTE
If table top rotation stalls, reverse the table top
momentarily until the tire bead is again loose on
the wheel. Lubricate tire beads liberally with tire
manufacturer approved lubricant. Reposition
the tire on the mount head, make sure the bead
is correctly positioned in the drop center of the
wheel, then attempt mounting again.
Fig.13.6
