Operation Instructions for TCX575 Tire Changer
2. Basic Procedures
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Slide the mount/demount head in or out along the upper rail and lower the head into
position. Push the button on handle to lock head into position.
A plastic protector sleeve may be installed on the bead lever tool to aid in rim
protection.
PLASTIC PROTECTORS
(CHOOSE ONE)
BEAD LEVER
Position the bead lever between the demounting lip of the head and bead of tire. The
demonting lip is on the right side of the head.
Push down on the tire sidewall 180 degrees from the mount/demount head to slip the
bead into the drop center of rim.
Using the bead lever tool, lift the tire bead over the demounting lip of the head.
The bead lever tool must be pulled down parallel to the rim.
Lift the wheel rotation pedal
to rotate the wheel
counter clockwise
slightly
such that the upper bead rides up onto the demount lip.
Push the wheel rotation pedal
to rotate the wheel
clockwise.
Remove the bead lever tool from the tire when it easily slides out, approximately after
a quarter rotation of the wheel.
Continue to press the wheel rotation pedal to rotate the wheel
clockwise
until the
entire bead is lifted from the rim.
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