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20. Liberally lubricate the lower bead again, if there was any
difficulty lubricating the lower bead earlier. (See Fig. 11.22)
21. Lift and hold the tire so it is positioned with the lower
bead in the drop-center portion of the wheel. If the tire is
large/wide or has become stuck on the lower part of the rim,
the Bead Lifting Tool may be used to un-stick and raise the
tire. On model 980X -AT Use Helper Arm. (See Fig. 11.23)
22. Insert the smooth curved end of the Bead Lifting Tool
over the “duckbill” end of Mount/ Demount Head and below
the lower bead of the tire. Push the Bead Lifting Tool down
toward the wheel to lift the tire bead up and over the left
“duckbill” side knob portion of the Mount/ Demount Head
Hold the Bead Lifting Tool in this position. (See Fig. 11.24 -
11.25)
23. Depress the Table Top Pedal to rotate the wheel.
(See Fig. 11.26)
24. The Mount/ Demount Head will guide the bead up and
over the edge of the wheel. Continue rotation until the
lower bead is demounted. (See Fig. 11.27 -11.29)
23
DANGER!
The Bead Lifting Tool and demount head may
encounter resistance or come under load at times
during the mount and demount procedures. Keep
one hand firmly on the tool to avoid possible tool
kick back. Use the reversing feature (lift table top
pedal upwards) to back out of jam ups.
Fig. 11.22
Fig. 11.23
Fig. 11.27
Fig. 11.24
Fig. 11.25
Fig. 11.26
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