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B.
Connect the infl ation hose to the valve stem.
C.
Lift the tire with both hands so that the upper bead is
seated to the rim edge (Fig. 4.4-1).
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Fig. 4.4-1
NEVER STAND OVER TIRE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO
SEAT BEADS OR DURING INFLATION.
D.
Press the infl ation pedal down swiftly to the end of
its travel to activate the bead seater jets. (Page 10 Fig.
1.2-1 item 8)
The top bead is already sealed by the lifting motion.
Therefore, the air from the bead seater jets will enter the
tire impacting on the top sidewall and rebound into the
bottom sidewall driving it into place and seating the bead,
creating an air seal.
WHEN OPERATING THE BEAD SEATER, ALWAYS
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES TO AVOID INJURY TO
EYES.
E.
Install valve core, if removed. Complete infl ation to
manufacturer’s suggested pressure. Never exceed
pressure listed on tire sidewall.
5.0 DEMOUNTING TUBE-TYPE TIRES
A.
For breaking the bead operate as described for the
tubeless tires in section 4.1. point A to F.
In this case the valve is part of the tube.
NOTICE!
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE TUBE DURING
THE BEAD-BREAKING OPERATION. THE VALVE
SHOULD BE OPPOSITE TO THE BLADE OF THE
BEAD BREAKER.
B.
To demount the fi rst bead, place the valve at 2 o’clock
position.
NOTICE!
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CATCH THE TUBE WITH THE
MOUNT/DEMOUNT TOOL, WHEN LIFTING THE BEAD
ON THE MOUNTING FINGER.
After demounting the fi rst bead carefully, remove the
tube before demounting the second bead, as described
in section 4.1.
5.1 MOUNTING TUBE-TYPE TIRES
A.
Perform steps described in section 4.2.A.
DO
NOT
lubricates the tube. Talc can be used to assist
with tire positioning if necessary.
B.
Confi rm that the tube is the correct size for the tire to
be mounted. (Fig. 5.1-1).
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Fig. 5.1-1
EEWH326A Air-Electric Tire Changer
