Club Car XRT 950 2009, Руководство по техническому обслуживанию и ремонту

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WHEELS AND TIRES Tires
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2. When the cause of the air leak has been determined, remove tire from the rim and repair as required. See Tire
Removal on page 8-3.
TIRE REMOVAL
NOTE: Tire must be removed or installed from the valve stem side of the rim.
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle as instructed above. See Wheel Removal on page 8-2.
2. Remove the valve cap and valve core and allow air to escape from the tire.
3. If possible, use a tire machine to remove the tire from the rim.
3.1. If a tire machine is not available, loosen both tire beads by applying pressure to the tire side walls and
pushing the tire bead away from the rim flange and into the rim well (Figure 8-2, Page 8-3, Detail A) .
3.2. With the valve stem side of the wheel up, use a tire tool to carefully start the upper bead over the edge of
the rim (Figure 8-2, Page 8-3, Detail B) . See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• To avoid damage to the tire, do not use excessive force when starting the bead over the edge of the rim.
3.3. When top bead is free of the rim, pull the bead from the bottom side of the rim up into the upper part of
the rim well. Insert the tire tool under the lower bead as shown (Figure 8-2, Page 8-3, Detail C) and
carefully pry the lower bead over the rim flange.
3.4. Once the lower bead is started over the rim flange, the tire can be removed from the rim by hand.
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2
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B
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C
1. Upper Tire Beads 2. Lower Tire Beads 3. Rim Flange 4. Tire Beads Positioned In Rim Well 5. Valve Stem Side Up 6. Tire Tool
Figure 8-2 Tire Removal
TIRE INSTALLATION
WARNING
• While mounting or inflating tire, keep hands, fingers, etc. from exposed areas between the tire bead
and rim.
1. Clean both tire beads to remove dirt or other foreign matter.
2. Where the tire beads seat, clean the rim with a wire brush. Wipe away any debris with a clean cloth. See
following NOTE.
2009-2012 XRT 950 Maintenance and Service Manual Page 8-3