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HOW TO OPERATE
This bead breaker is for use on 5-piece Giant Earth Mover Rims only.
For all other application use Strongarm Prod. No. 030490.
• Release all air from tire, remove cap and valve. Verify that the
tire is completely deflated!
• Test the bead breaker before you attach it to the rim.
• Hold the bead breaker to the rim.
• With the claw pushing against the inner part of the rim, the
shovel and feet push against the lateral ring and the bead of
the tire.
• Apply hydraulic pressure to the shovel as it pushes against
the bead of the tire until the bead is broken.
• Repeat this operation around the rim as many times as
needed to completely break the tire bead from the rim
of the wheel.
• Repeat this operation on the opposite bead of the tire and rim.
• Connect the hydraulic pump (manual or air) to the bead
breaker through the quick-couplers. If you use the air/hydraulic pump,
you must connect it to a source of compressed air of 100-120 psi.
(See separate manual for the air/hydraulic pump.)
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
• A visual inspection must be done every time the bead breaker is used.
• Check for damage, leaks, and parts that are either loose, worn, or damaged.
• In case of oil leaks, replace the seals.
• For pump maintenance, refer to the appropriate manual(s).
• Annual inspection by trained service technicians is recommended,
and all defective or worn parts replaced.
• Spare parts are available (see attached parts list).
