Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
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Inflation
Tire inflation is performed in three steps: BEAD
SEAL, BEAD SEAT, and INFLATION. These steps are
explained in detail on page 14. Read the explanation
of each step and understand them thoroughly before
proceeding.
Tire failure under pressure is hazardous.
This tire changer Will Not Restrain Explod-
ing Tires, rims or other related equipment.
Inspect tire and wheel carefully for match,
wear, damage, or defects before mounting.
Always use approved tire bead lubricant
during mounting and inflation.
CAUTION
The clip-on chuck allows the operator to
keep hands and entire body back from
inflating tire. The chuck must be an open/
freeflow style with all parts in proper work-
ing order.
CAUTION
Check for proper inflation gauge operation.
Accurate pressure readings are important
to safe tire inflation. Refer to the Operating
Maintenance section of this manual for
instructions.
The inflation pedal, located at the rear of the left side
of the machine, controls the flow of air through the
inflation hose, and has two positions.
Note:
The clip-on chuck on the end of the hose is
a safety item that must always be an open/freeflow
style with all parts in proper working order.
Position 1 - Tire Pressure –
With the inflation hose
attached to the tire valve and the pedal in this position,
the air gauge will register the air pressure in the tire.
Whenever your foot is removed from the pedal, it will
return to this position.
Position 2 - Tire Inflation –
This is the first activated
position. With the inflation hose attached (using the
clip-on chuck) to the tire valve and the pedal in this
position, line pressure is allowed to flow through the
valve system and into the tire for inflation. Correct tire
pressure is not indicated on the gauge in this position.
Note the Inflation Pedal Positions
(See Diagram)
NOTE:
This unit is equipped with a pressure lim-
iter to assist the operator with proper tire inflation.
When the inflation pedal is held in position 2, the
pressure limiter cycles the system between posi-
tion 2 (inflation) and position 1 (at rest, no airflow
to tire). This cycling helps to prevent over inflation
of the tire. Tires can still be over inflated and
explode, when using this pressure limiter, if all of
the instructions in this manual are not followed
completely. The pressure limiter will keep most
car and light truck tires from inflating beyond 60
PSI (smaller tires may reach higher pressures). It
is the operator’s responsibility to follow all instruc-
tions and to control inflation pressure as specified
in these instructions. Check the function of the
pressure limiter regularly and maintain it accord-
ing to the instructions provided in this manual for
safe and proper operation. Do not tamper with or
attempt to adjust the pressure limiter. Tires requir-
ing inflation beyond 60 PSI should be inflated in a
safety cage.
Tire Pressure
Tire Inflation
Inflation Pedal Positions
