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SECTION 13
MOUNTING
This information must be read and followed carefully to
prevent accidents and injuries during mounting.
1. Inspect the wheel closely for damage. Clean the wheel
and remove any light corrosion or rubber residue. Do not
attempt to service heavily corroded wheels. (See Fig. 13.1)
2. Inspect tire for damage, paying close attention to the
beads. Verify size match between tire and wheel.
(See Fig. 13.2)
3. Lubricate both tire beads liberally with tire manufacturer
approved lubricant. (See Fig. 13.3)
4. Place tire over wheel and move tower and mount/
demount head into position as described earlier. Position
tire so that the lower bead is above the left side of the
mount/demount head and below the right front knob.
(See Fig. 13.4)
Fig. 13.1
WARNING!
Check tire and wheel carefully before
mounting. Make sure the tire bead diameter
and wheel diameter match exactly. Consult
the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association for
approved rim widths for tire sizes.
DANGER!
Attempts to force a bead seat on mis-matched
tires and wheels can cause the tire to violently
explode, causing serious personal injury or
death to operator and/or bystanders.
WARNING!
Never mount a tire and wheel handed to you by
anyone without checking both tire and wheel for
damage and compatibility. Be extra cautious of
persons without knowledge of tire service.
Keep bystanders out of service area.
WARNING!
Never mount a damaged tire. Never mount a
tire on a rusty or damaged wheel. Damaged
tires and/or wheels may explode.
WARNING!
If you damage the tire bead during mounting,
STOP! Remove the tire and mark it as damaged.
Do not mount a damaged tire.
Fig. 13.2
Fig. 13.3
Fig. 13.4
