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EHP System II / II E Tire Changer Operation Manual
Fig.26
Fig.27
Fig.28
5.0 DEMOUNTING TUBE-TYPE
TIRES
A. For breaking the bead operate as described for the
tubeless tires in Point A of Chapter 4.1. to 4.1 (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 first bead, place the valve at 2 o’clock
position.
NOTICE!
DO NOT CATCH THE TUBE WITH THE MOUNT/DEMOUNT
TOOL, WHEN LIFTING THE BEAD ON THE MOUNTING
FINGER.
After demounting the first bead carefully,remove the tube
before demounting the second bead, as described in
Chapter 4.1.
5.1 MOUNTING TUBE-TYPE TIRES
A. Perform steps described in Point A of Chapter 4.2.
DO NOT lubricate the tube. Talc can be used to assist with
tire positioning if necessary.
B. Confirm that the tube is the correct size for the tire to be
mounted (Fig.26).
C. Inflate the tube slightly: if held with the index finger it
should bend a little (Fig.27).
D. Mount the first bead as described in Point B of Chapter 4.2.
Put the tube inside the tire and connect the inflation air
line to the tube valve to hold the tube in place. (Fig.28).
Mount the top bead following the directions above.