Hunter TCX56 - Basic Procedures; 2.1 Bead Breaking

Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger
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2. Basic Procedures
2.1 Bead Breaking
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
All air pressure inside the tire must be removed before proceeding. Never attempt to
break the bead until all air is removed from the tire. Failure to remove all air from tire
may result in injury to operator, or damage to equipment, tire, or wheel.
WARNING
Remove valve stem core to deate tire completely. Remove all weights from the rim to
protect the rim and extend life of the mount/demount head.
The shovel blade has two-position adjustment. The second position is for wheels 10” wide
and larger, but also may be used to break the beads of extreme low prole tires.
Press the “Out” button to allow the bead breaker arm to open and position the wheel against
the side of the tire changer, between the bead-breaker arm and the housing.
Press the “In” button to bring the bead breaker arm toward the tire and position the shovel
blade on the sidewall of the tire. Locate the blade close, but not contacting, the edge of the
rim.
Press the “In” button again to close bead breaker arm and loosen bead.