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4.2 MOUNTING TUBELESS TIRES
A.
Clean entire rim surface (Fig. 4.2-1).
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Fig. 4.2-1
Liberally lubricate both beads of the tire with approved
tire lubricant (Fig. 4.2-2).
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Fig. 4.2-2
NOTICE!
THESE LUBRICATION OPERATIONS ARE
NECESSARY TO MOUNT THE TIRE CORRECTLY
AND GET A PROPER ASSEMBLAGE ON THE
RIM. BE SURE YOU ARE USING APPROVED
LUBRICANT ONLY.
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DANGER!!
Keep hands and fi ngers clear of mount/demount
head during operation.
as the leverage point. To make this operation easier,
insure that the bead of the tire, 180º across from the
mount/demount head, is in the drop center of the wheel.
Push the tire into the drop center with your hand or
bead depressor tool if necessary.
It is suggested that the mount/demount tool be
removed after lifting the bead onto the mount/demount
head (Fig. 4.1-5), however, you may remove the tool
after the bead has been removed.
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Fig. 4.1-5
G.
Rotate the turntable clockwise (pedal down) and, at
the same time, push down on the tire sidewall to move
the bead into the drop center of the rim (Fig. 4.1-6).
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Fig. 4.1-6
H.
Repeat the process for removing the lower bead.
This time, lift the bead opposite to the mount/demount
head to keep it in the drop center (Fig. 4.1-7).
I.
Pivot the swing arm to the right and remove the tire.
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Fig. 4.1-7
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