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EEWH316A Tire Changer Operation Manual
Operation Manual
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5.0 DEMOUNTING TUBE-TYPE TIRES
A.
For breaking the bead operate as described for the
tubeless tires in section 4.1.A to 4.1.F.
In this case the valve is part of the tube.
NOTICE!
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE TUBE
DURING THE BEAD-BREAKING OPERATION. THE
VALVE SHOULD BE OPPOSITE TO THE BLADE OF
THE BEAD BREAKER.
B.
To demount the first bead, place the valve at 2
o’clock position.
NOTICE!
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CATCH THE TUBE WITH
THE MOUNT/DEMOUNT TOOL, WHEN LIFTING
THE BEAD ON THE MOUNTING FINGER.
After demounting the first bead carefully, remove the
tube before demounting the second bead, as described
in section 4.1.
5.1 MOUNTING TUBE-TYPE TIRES
A.
Perform steps described in section 4.2.A.
DO
NOT
lubricate the tube. Talc can be used to assist
with tire positioning if necessary.
B.
Confirm that the tube is the correct size for the tire
to be mounted. (Fig. 5.1-1).
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Fig. 5.1-1
C.
Inflate the tube slightly: if held with the index finger
it should bend a little (Fig. 5.1-2).
342
Fig. 5.1-2
D.
Mount the first bead as described in section 4.2.B.
Put the tube inside the tire and connect the inflation
air line to the tube valve to hold the tube in place. (Fig.
5.1-3). Mount the top bead following the directions
above.
343
Fig. 5.1-3