Segway Personal Transporter i2, Parts Replacement Manual

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Segway® Personal Transporter i2, x2, x2 Turf Parts Replacement Guide 4 ‐ 7
Tire Tube Removal and Installation, i2
To remove tire tube:
1. Make sure Segway PT is powered off and
unplugged.
Wear safety glasses to avoid
eye injury.
2. Remove tire/wheel assembly ( page 4 ‐ 3 ).
3. Remove valve stem cap and release air from
tire by pushing down on valve needle.
Maintain downward pressure on valve
needle while squeezing tire to ensure tire is
completely emptied of air. ( Figure 4 ‐ 5 )
Figure 4 ‐ 5: Deflate Tire
The i2 tire is tightly fitted to wheel in a manner
similar to a motorcycle tire mounted to a rim.
4. Using a bar clamp, break tire bead by
positioning clamp jaws against inner and
outer sidewall of tire and tightening clamp.
Continue to break tire bead in this manner,
shifting clamp over 6” each time. ( Figure 4 ‐
6 ).
Carefully position clamp to avoid puncturing tire.
Insert clamp on tire wall, centering clamp at tire
specification label.
Figure 4 ‐ 6: Break Tire Bead
Rim has sharp edge. Use
caution when handling. Avoid
pinch between wheel and tire.
5. Finish separating tire bead by hand.
( Figure 4 ‐ 7 ).
Figure 4 ‐ 7: Separate Bead by Hand
Finger or
hand hazard.
Wear
safety glasses.
Finger or
hand hazard.