If The Top Tire Bead Is Difficult To Mount - Snap-On EEWH329A Instrucciones De Operacion Y Mantenimiento

NOTICE!
SOME TIRES HAVE A COLOR DOT THAT IS TO
BE KEPT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL AND
IS TO BE ALIGNED WITH THE VALVE STEM. IF
THIS IS THE CASE BE SURE TO ATTAIN PROPER
ALIGNMENT PRIOR TO TIRE INFLATION.
B. Lock the rim to the turntable and rotate it so that
the valve is at the 2 o'clock position. Place the tire
to be mounted on the rim. Swing the mount/demount
arm in so that the mount/demount head is in the
working position. (Fig. 4.2-3) Position the lower bead
on top of the mount/demount head and UNDER the
mounting fi nger of the mount/demount head (Fig. 4.2-
3). Turn the wheel clockwise (right pedal down) while
simultaneously pushing the tire down into the drop
center, opposite to the mount/demount head.
Fig. 4.2-3
C. Mount the upper bead following the directions
in section B. With low profi le tires the bead holding
clamp (option EAA0247G70A Fig. 4.2-4) can help to
prevent the top bead from prematurely seating during
the mounting cycle.
NOTE: Bead Holding Clamp must be removed prior to
coming full circle and impacting the mount/demount head.
Fig. 4.2-4
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4.3 IF THE TOP TIRE BEAD IS
DIFFICULT TO MOUNT
Follow these instructions using the Bead Holding
Clamp (Fig. 4.2-4).
After installing the bottom bead, inserts the
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tire tool to the left of the bead head as shown
(Fig. 4.3-1). To protect decorative rims use
protective sleeve #EAA0247G04A (S).
• Step on the foot pedal to rotate the turntable
clockwise until the tire lever is tight against the bead
head.
• Using your right hand push and hold the tire bead
opposite the bead head into the rim drop centre.
• Position the bead clamp #EAA0247G70A to hold
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the tire bead into the rim drop centre (Fig. 4.2-4).
• As the turntable is turning use the tire tool in your
left hand to raise and guide the tire bead onto the
bead head (Fig. 4.3-2).
• Continue to rotate the turntable until the top bead
is mounted.
Do not remove the tire tool or bead clamp until the foot
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pedal is released.
Snap-On EEWH329A
Fig. 4.3-1
Fig. 4.3-2