WARNING
DO NOT lubricate the tire bead with antifreeze or petro-
leum-based liquid. Vapors from these liquids can
cause an explosion during inflation or use.
5.
Make sure the rim is the correct size for the tire. Lubri-
cate the part of the wheel that contacts the bead and flap.
6.
Install the three-piece or four-piece wheel in the tire as
Install Wheel in Tire, Three- or Four-Piece
.
CAUTION
DO NOT use pneumatic-shaped solid tires on two-piece
bolt together drive wheels. Spinning may occur.
7.
Install the two-piece wheel in the tire as shown in
Wheel in Tire, Two-Piece Wheel
.
Install Wheel in Tire, Three- or Four-Piece Wheel
WARNING
Make sure all of the air pressure is removed from the
tire before a wheel is disassembled. Air pressure in the
tires can cause the tire and rim parts to explode caus-
ing serious injury or death.
Keep tire tools in firm contact with the wheel parts. If
the tool slips, it can move with enough force to cause
an injury.
1.
Install the inner tube and the rubber flap
in the tire.
2.
Install the wheel rim in the
tire. Install the washer on the
stem (if removed during disas-
sembly). Make sure the stem
of the inner tube is aligned with
the slot in the rim.
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