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Important: Always read and follow the operating instructions.
Note:
For low profile or stiff sidewall tires, it may be
advantageous to use the bead lifting tool to initially
hold the upper bead down in the drop center, or use
drop center tools.
Note:
For tube type tires, mount the lower bead first,
move swing arm out, install the tube, and then mount
the upper bead.
When you have completed the mounting
process, proceed to Inflation.
Special Instructions For Demounting
Extremely Wide Motorcycle Tires (RC200)
101.
First review the large decal located on the
tower of the changer. Read and understand the infor-
mation.
102.
On very wide motorcycle tires (over 8-inches
wide) it may be advantageous to remove the motorcy-
cle clamps from the machine and replace with three
position automotive clamps.
The automotive three position clamps are acces-
sories and can be ordered as p/n 818113125C for four
clamps. Also, the plastic protection booties are recom-
mended and can be ordered as p/n 8183604 for 10.
103.
As with motorcycle clamps, after bead loos-
ening and before clamping the wheel, preposition the
clamps.
Figure 15 - Shown With Automotive Clamps And Plastic
Protective Booties
104.
With the tire bead loosened from the rim,
position the wheel in the center of the table clamping
system. If the sidewalls are extremely stiff, the Robo
Arm™ may be placed in the center of the wheel (pro-
tect the surface with rag) and press the wheel down
with the RoboArm to assist in clamp engagement.
Activate the clamps slowly and observe rim clamping.
105.
To assist in positioning the duckhead at the
location near the rim, use the Robo Arm to press the
tire sidewall down.
106.
Lubricate the upper bead surface. To assist,
position the manual roller assembly into the receiver.
Press down and the roller between the rim and the tire
bead. This will allow easy lubrication of the upper bead
surface and rim flange.
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